As an avid camper, I've been craving to get out in the woods again. I finally got to quench my craving last weekend while camping in the Uwharrie National Forest. It was a good weekend because I was finally able to test a lot of my new "field" gear. Most importantly, the bugs are beginning to come out!
Leaf Katydid
Leaf Katydid: These guys were everywhere!
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Eastern Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata)
Eastern Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata): I've never seen so many native centipedes in one area.
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Wolf Spider
Wolf Spider: With prey. I seem to have a knack for finding these.
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Large Mite
Large Mite: Quite possibly the largest mite I've found to date. I'd say about 4mm body length.
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Tiny Leaf Moth
Tiny Leaf Moth: While very prevalent, these guys never sat still. I only managed to get 2 photographs during the weekend camping trip.
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Mossy Cliffs Stump
Mossy Cliffs Stump: A tiny, yet intricate micro ecosystem. About 3x5".
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Recolections
Recolections: Me enjoying a peaceful night in my wilderness shelter. I know it's not a macro, but I figured it would be a great way to end the series.









To make things worse, the centipede was very fast, and for the mite, I had a full set of extension tubes on.
