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May 08, 2007 18:21 |  #1

I saw this slug? ??? and grabbed my camera (5D) with Canon 100mm macro lens with full set of Kenko extension tubes (2:1 macro). When I took this photo I notice this real tiny gray/blue insect. Anyone know what it is? ???

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May 08, 2007 18:39 |  #2

Very nice pics and a blue little bug lol good job

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May 08, 2007 18:56 |  #3

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but do you have an idea what that blue tiny bug is? ???

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May 09, 2007 01:39 |  #4

It is a springtail which feeds on the slime of the slug.

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May 09, 2007 02:53 |  #5

Agree- it's a lovely springtail . Didn't know they eat slug slime though !
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May 09, 2007 03:47 |  #6

Wow... nice capture. The little bug almost looks unreal. I wonder if they keep each other company by talking to each other, lol.

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May 09, 2007 05:23 |  #7

Thanks all :)
I also thought a springtail, but what type? ???
In the National Audubon field guide to insects for North America (they could use the photos posted on this forum ;) ) the closest match was the snow flea. Could that be it? ??? After all there are only 2000 species of Springtails and 315 species known in North America, quite a lot to choose from. :lol:

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May 09, 2007 06:35 |  #8

Nice Shots John
I like the springtail

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