Macro Macro with a mystery

Macro with a mystery · 08:13 AM

Yesterday I was happy to bag my first spider of the new season.I don't know what type of spider it is but I'm more surprised by the very small bug behind the spider.The spider is only 1/4" lg (6-7mm) and the other guy has to be really tiny.It looks like it has wings.Is there an entomologist in the house?

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daacon · 05-01-2012, 08:15 AM

Great macro Charlie - no idea on classification but I am sure some will come up a better one then 'bugious of the small natureious"

charliezap · 05-01-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Great macro Charlie - no idea on classification but I am sure some will come up a better one then 'bugious of the small natureious"

I've goggled images of spiders and have yet to find out what kind it is.As to the critter behind him who knows?I'm sure someone will nail it.---charliezap

GeoJerry · 05-01-2012, 09:32 AM

It looks entirely different than the spider, but then it has the same general color scheme, and bugs can change shape as they mature... could it be a baby?

charliezap · 05-01-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

It looks entirely different than the spider, but then it has the same general color scheme, and bugs can change shape as they mature... could it be a baby?

It maybe a baby but it looks like it has wings or is that an illusion.Here's a cropped look at it.The IQ is not that good.He is so small and out of focus range.--charliezap

Nass · 05-01-2012, 10:23 AM

Balance of probability would suggest insect (beetle) rather than arachnid (6 legs), although maybe 2 are hidden, or it's a mite of the 6 legged variety... hard to tell it's not really clear enough

bluestringer · 05-01-2012, 10:32 AM

The spider is a type of jumping spider. The small insect looks like some kind of tick to me. Anyway, it's an excellent capture.

**Bob Harris** · 05-01-2012, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Not sure, but I think I saw the larger spider destroy cities back in the 50's if I remember correctly.

riff · 05-01-2012, 12:22 PM

Looks kind of like a tick to me.

charliezap · 05-01-2012, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Nass

Balance of probability would suggest insect (beetle) rather than arachnid (6 legs), although maybe 2 are hidden, or it's a mite of the 6 legged variety... hard to tell it's not really clear enough

Originally posted by bluestringer

The spider is a type of jumping spider. The small insect looks like some kind of tick to me. Anyway, it's an excellent capture.

Today is a crappy raw dank day here in the Boston area.I'll see if he reappears in a day or 2 and is willing to pose for a few shots.

---charliezap

**Sailor** · 05-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Great catch, Capn. As if the little bug were pestering the spider.

Jer

KyPainter · 05-01-2012, 04:11 PM

I was chasing this jumping spider the day I got my macro flash. When I saw him catch an insect and start eating it I thought it might make an interesting shot. Imagine my surprise when I got the photo on my pc and saw that the predator was also prey. Could your red bug be an adult version of mine? My spider was close to 1/2" long.

marcusyoung · 05-02-2012, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Not sure, but I think I saw the larger spider destroy cities back in the 50's if I remember correctly.

Yes, in the 50s its called dinasour spider, which destroy cities and buildings..

marcus

**Bruce Clark** · 05-02-2012, 04:25 AM

I think the little fellow is called lunch.

Great shot

seachunk2 · 05-02-2012, 04:29 AM

I agree that it certainly looks like a tick.

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05-01-2012, 02:47 PM	#10
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nass Balance of probability would suggest insect (beetle) rather than arachnid (6 legs), although maybe 2 are hidden, or it's a mite of the 6 legged variety... hard to tell it's not really clear enough Originally posted by bluestringer The spider is a type of jumping spider. The small insect looks like some kind of tick to me. Anyway, it's an excellent capture. Today is a crappy raw dank day here in the Boston area.I'll see if he reappears in a day or 2 and is willing to pose for a few shots.---charliezap

05-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#12
KyPainter Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Owensboro, Kentucky Posts: 69	I was chasing this jumping spider the day I got my macro flash. When I saw him catch an insect and start eating it I thought it might make an interesting shot. Imagine my surprise when I got the photo on my pc and saw that the predator was also prey. Could your red bug be an adult version of mine? My spider was close to 1/2" long. Attached Images

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05-01-2012, 08:15 AM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great macro Charlie - no idea on classification but I am sure some will come up a better one then 'bugious of the small natureious"

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Great macro Charlie - no idea on classification but I am sure some will come up a better one then 'bugious of the small natureious" I've goggled images of spiders and have yet to find out what kind it is.As to the critter behind him who knows?I'm sure someone will nail it.---charliezap

05-01-2012, 09:32 AM	#4
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	It looks entirely different than the spider, but then it has the same general color scheme, and bugs can change shape as they mature... could it be a baby?

05-01-2012, 10:23 AM	#6
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Balance of probability would suggest insect (beetle) rather than arachnid (6 legs), although maybe 2 are hidden, or it's a mite of the 6 legged variety... hard to tell it's not really clear enough

05-01-2012, 10:32 AM	#7
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	The spider is a type of jumping spider. The small insect looks like some kind of tick to me. Anyway, it's an excellent capture.

05-01-2012, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Not sure, but I think I saw the larger spider destroy cities back in the 50's if I remember correctly.

05-01-2012, 12:22 PM	#9
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Looks kind of like a tick to me.

05-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Great catch, Capn. As if the little bug were pestering the spider. Jer

05-02-2012, 03:18 AM	#13
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	Originally posted by Bob Harris Not sure, but I think I saw the larger spider destroy cities back in the 50's if I remember correctly. Yes, in the 50s its called dinasour spider, which destroy cities and buildings.. marcus

05-02-2012, 04:25 AM	#14
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I think the little fellow is called lunch. Great shot

05-02-2012, 04:29 AM	#15
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	I agree that it certainly looks like a tick.