5th Instar by NightGallery
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Description
As some here know I have been watching these Southern Green Stink Bugs since the eggs were laid (a few others of these in my gallery). This is the first one to reach this stage of development that I saw on the flowers. It's just one stage away from full adulthood. The next molt should be about 7 days from now.
Not so many are left now on my flowers. Started off with several dozen, now down to about 3 or 4 individuals that I could find today.
This is probably their most colorful and pleasant looking stage.
PS Added a Coffee Filter to my diffuser to help mellow out the harsh flash. Think it helped quite a bit.
Comments (24)
a very nice bug!!!! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
great macro shot, a lot detail in large view, excellent.
A terrific close-up.
Ours are dingy grey. This one is cool color! Great macro!
really fantastic details of this !!the back looks almost like a turtle shell :)
Fab shot !!!
immaculate macro and beautiful critter
Awesome images one and all. You really make the bug world stand out to the fascinating place it is. Bravo!
That is one amazing shot.
excellent macro. Fascinating creature. delicious enlightenment.
A splendid capture of this little bug with amazing detail.
Fantastic lighting, detail and creature.
That filter did wonders my friend. Super macro capture. God Bless.
A delight!
Another beautiful macro! I like the tight crop here, great shot- thanks for sharing! :)
Selina Photography™
fascinating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool macro view.
great shot ! I am folowing these green stinkbugs too, but never saw this (6th) stage !!, but I am waiting for one bug (The one that needed an umbrella) to reach this soon
Lovely colours. I always feel humans would benefit from a bit of colour.
Great work, I am going to remember that coffee filter trick thats a good one.
Excellent idea with the coffee filter...have to try it! Well done image.
Great capture and will have to try the coffee filter trip - Thanks for sharing!
Amazing details and colors
fantastic macro