Lantern bug / lanternfly Pyrops spinolae

[orionmystery]

My 6th lantern bug / lanternfly Pyrops spinolae?

The whole collection is here: Lantern bug / lantern fly | Up Close with Nature

just for fun

 

[Forkie]

Oh My. #1 is my favourite. What a beautiful little thing! Quite a dab hand at these macros aren't you?!

 

[orionmystery]

Oh My. #1 is my favourite. What a beautiful little thing! Quite a dab hand at these macros aren't you?!

Thanks forkie.

 

[Marc-Etienne]

Beautiful creature! I wish insect were that cool around here!

 

[Bios.]

Number 1 is excellent. I'm assuming these are natural light?

Edit: just been looking at your blog, some interesting stuff in there and some VERY nice macros!

 

[Derrel]

Those turned out great! What an interesting creature!

 

[JBArts]

Wow! This is a striking collection. I like the way how you captured the lantern bug. Never thought that bugs can also look adorable. LOL. I like the first image the most. The colors are just superb. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Davor]

Beautiful images! i always love your work

 

[Hardrock]

Very cool! Malaysia is full of some crazy looking insects!

 

[orionmystery]

Thanks Hardrock, davor, JBArts, Derrel, Bios, Marc.

Bios, yes..all shot with natural light, tripod:Tips on shooting with natural light | Up Close with Nature

 

[TheFantasticG]

Definitely an interesting bug! Agreed with Forkie on #1.

 

[mishele]

#1!! He is such a cool lookin little guy!!

 

[orionmystery]

Definitely an interesting bug! Agreed with Forkie on #1.

#1!! He is such a cool lookin little guy!!

Thanks, TheFantasticG, mishele.