Showing posts with label malaysia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label malaysia. Show all posts

Monday, July 16, 2012

The Crazy Black Ant (Paratrechina longicornis)

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They are called crazy ants due to their erratic but quick movements, like we call somebody crazy when he is driving with speed with unpredictable directions. I personally find this type of ant extremely difficult to photograph because it doesn't stay put, unless when they're eating. I noticed when the ant is surveying an area, it often return to the some spots for a short duration. I make use of this pattern by pre-focusing on that spot and snap it when it stops there. Here's the shot:


The crazy black ant is not entirely black, but with bluish patches. Their quick reflex and response to objects around them is astonishing!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pycanum Rubens Nymph

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The following nymph of stink bug (shield bug), pycanum rubens, was found at the Kota Damansara Forest Reserve, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It is easily spotted due to the bright orange colour. The nypmh is not active and can be photographed easily.


Photograph:

Canon 550D, EFS 18-55 mm IS II, closeup filter, diffused lighting, hand held.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Signal Fly (Platystomatidae)

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This is a Malaysian signal fly found in the Kota Damansara Community Forest Reserve Park during a group macro shooting. Its exact ID is not known.


This image is also hosted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonywg/6542765017/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Equipment:
Canon 550D, EFS 18-55mm IS II, closeup filter, full flash, cropped to size.