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Macro photography For PredatorsThese are some of the most common predators in Los Angeles, California. Most of the pictures have been taken in West Los Angeles College and Kenneth Hahn State Park. The equipment used was an Eos Elan 7e, Eos D60, 105 mm Sigma EX macro, twin lite macro flash 24 MT EX, and teleconverter for shots more than 1:1. Click on any thumbnail to see the picture's setting and information. Order: Araneae Family: Lycosidae Common name: Wolf spider Order: Araneae Family: Lycosidae Common name: Wolf spider Order: Araneae Family: Araneidae (Orb Weavers) Common name: Black and yellow Argiope Argiope aurantia Order: Araneae Family: Araneidae (Orb Weavers) Common name: Black and yellow Argiope Argiope aurantia Order: Araneae Family: Oxyopidae Common name: Green Lynx Spider Peucetia viridans Order: Araneae Family: Oxyopidae Common name: Green Lynx Spider Peucetia viridans Orden Raphidioptera Family Raphidiidae Genus Agulla
Order: Coleoptera Family: Coccinellidae Tribe: Coccinellini Hippodamia convergens Order: Coleoptera Family: Coccinellidae Tribe: Coccinellini Coccinella septapunctata Order: Coleoptera Family: Coccinellidae Tribe: Coccinellini Coccinella septapunctata Order: Coleoptera Family: Coccinellidae Harmonia axyridis Asian Ladybug Ladybug larva Order: Diptera Family: Syrphidae Common name: Hover Fly Order: Araneae Family: Thomisidae Misumenoides formosipes Order: Araneae Family: Thomisidae Misumenoides formosipes Wolf spider are widespread hunter. Named for the greek word "lycosa," meaning "wolf." They have 8 dark eyes of unequal size arranged in 3 rows, the first having 4 eyes. The long leg bear 3 microscopic claws at each tip. Most wolf spider live on the ground and hunt for prey at night, these spider do not spin webs. Males court potencial mates by rhythmically waving the pedipalps. This large family has over 200 species in North America. Wolf spider are widespread hunter. Named for the greek word "lycosa," meaning "wolf." They have 8 dark eyes of unequal size arranged in 3 rows, the first having 4 eyes. The long leg bear 3 microscopic claws at each tip. Most wolf spider live on the ground and hunt for prey at night, these spider do not spin webs. Males court potencial mates by rhythmically waving the pedipalps. This large family has over 200 species in North America. This spider seems to prefer sunny sites with little or no winds. It drops to ground and hides if disturbed. Argiope lives among shrubbery, tall plants and flower in meadows and gardens. Male build web in outlying part of female’s web, making a white zigzag band vertically across the middle. This spider feeds on small flying insects. Canon Eos Elan 7e. 105 mm Ex sigma macro. Black and yellow Argiope seems to prefer sunny sites with little or no winds. It drops to ground and hides if disturbed. Argiope lives among shrubbery, tall plants and flower in meadows and gardens. Male build web in outlying part of female’s web, making a white zigzag band vertically across the middle. This spider feeds on small flying insects. Canon Eos Elan 7e. 105 mm Ex sigma macro. These hunting spiders are recognized by the distinctive arrangement of their 8eyes-6 eyes form a hexagon with 2 smaller eyes facing forward. Female spin a silken egg sac that is flattened on the side and sometimes has pointed projections on the sides. Egg sac is attached to plants, then female rests on top of it. As soon as spider hatch, they disperse, catching whatever tiny insects they can. This spider uses silk to cover and secure eggs and also as a dragline when pouncing on prey. Canon Eos Elan 7e. 105 mm Ex sigma macro. These hunting spiders are recognized by the distinctive arrangement of their 8eyes-6 eyes form a hexagon with 2 smaller eyes facing forward. Female spin a silken egg sac that is flattened on the side and sometimes has pointed projections on the sides. Egg sac is attached to plants, then female rests on top of it. As soon as spider hatch, they disperse, catching whatever tiny insects they can. This spider uses silk to cover and secure eggs and also as a dragline when pouncing on prey. Canon Eos Elan 7e. 105 mm Ex Macro Sigma Many entomologist formely considered snakeflies to be member of the order Neuroptera. Cluster of eggs are deposited in bark crevices of coniferus and deciduous trees. Larvae do not resemble adults. Snakefly has the most advanced form of insect methamorphosis called complete methamorphosis or holometabolous develoment wich includes 4 very distinct stages: eggs, larva, pupa, pupa and adult. Both adults and larvae are active predator on aphid and caterpillars, snakeflies are considered to be beneficial insects. The convergent lady beetle is on of the most abundant and beneficial species, its common name refers to the convergin light marking in its pronotum. Adults and larvae feed on aphid and on eggs and larvae of varius insects. Studies shows that each larva eats about 25 aphids per day, and each adult about 56 aphids per day. Adults assemble in great numbers in warm spots in canyons to hibernate. Canon Eos Elan 7e. 105 mm Ex Macro Sigma. its common name refers to the 7 black spots in its elitra.Recently introduced into New Jersey, It occurs throughout most of the Northeast. Adults and larvae feed on aphid and on eggs and larvae of varius insects. Studies shows that each larva eats about 25 aphids per day, and each adult about 56 aphids per day. Adults assemble in great numbers in warm spots in canyons to hibernate. Canon Eos D60. 105 mm Ex Macro Sigma.
its common name refers to the 7 black spots in its elitra.Recently introduced into New Jersey, It occurs throughout most of the Northeast. Adults and larvae feed on aphid and on eggs and larvae of varius insects. Studies shows that each larva eats about 25 aphids per day, and each adult about 56 aphids per day. Adults assemble in great numbers in warm spots in canyons to hibernate. Canon Eos D60. 105 mm Ex Macro Sigma. The multicolored Asian lady beetle is an introduced biological control agent that is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. Despite the fact it is an effective biological control agent in agricultural and landscape environments, it has become a major nuisance to homeowners because of its habit of invading houses and buildings in large numbers while searching for protected sites to overwinter in the fall (mid-October to early November) and appearing again on warm, sunny days in February and March. H. axyridis preys upon many species of injurious soft-bodied insects such as aphids, scales, and psyllids and is thus considered beneficial to growers and agriculturalists. The USDA made several releases throughout the eastern United States in an attempt to introduce this beetle into North America. It took a long time for releases made in Louisiana and Mississippi in 1979 and 1980 to become established and spread, but by 1994, H. axyridis was found in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. They are The multicolored Asian lady beetle is an introduced biological control agent that is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. Despite the fact it is an effective biological control agent in agricultural and landscape environments, it has become a major nuisance to homeowners because of its habit of invading houses and buildings in large numbers while searching for protected sites to overwinter in the fall (mid-October to early November) and appearing again on warm, sunny days in February and March. H. axyridis preys upon many species of injurious soft-bodied insects such as aphids, scales, and psyllids and is thus considered beneficial to growers and agriculturalists. The USDA made several releases throughout the eastern United States in an attempt to introduce this beetle into North America. It took a long time for releases made in Louisiana and Mississippi in 1979 and 1980 to become established and spread, but by 1994, H. axyridis was found in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. They are The multicolored Asian lady beetle Larvae feeding on aphis Hover flies are a large and abundant group of flies. The coloring and movements of most species mimic bees or wasp. They are either stocky and covered with hair or boldly patterned in black and yellow. Each wing has a very characteristic fold or “false vein,” without the aid of a magnifying lens. It is located behind the first vein that reaches the outer margin just before the wing tip. The larvae lives in varied habitat. Some are aquatics, others scavenge in soil or decaying plant matter, still other feed on live plants tissue or attack living insects and a few are parasites in the nests of ants or bees. Canon Eos D60. 105 mm Ex Macro Sigma. (Sarasota, FL.) Whitebanded Crab Spider . (often called flower spiders) are known for their oversized front legs and resemblance to the familiar crustacean seafood item. The term flower spider comes from their habit of lying in wait on flowers, much like the assassin bug or numerous other opportunistic predators. Crab spider is an ambush predator. It will attack and eat just about any creature that comes close enough- even some that are larger than it is. Males are smaller than females, and have much longer legs. They do not use silk to capture prey. (Sarasota, FL.) Whitebanded Crab Spider . (often called flower spiders) are known for their oversized front legs and resemblance to the familiar crustacean seafood item. The term flower spider comes from their habit of lying in wait on flowers, much like the assassin bug or numerous other opportunistic predators. Crab spider is an ambush predator. It will attack and eat just about any creature that comes close enough- even some that are larger than it is. Males are smaller than females, and have much longer legs. They do not use silk to capture prey.
Order: Araneae Family: Lycosidae Common name: Wolf spider Wolf spider are widespread hunter. Named for the greek word "lycosa," meaning "wolf." They have 8 dark eyes of unequal size arranged in 3 rows, the first having 4 eyes. The long leg bear 3 microscopic claws at each tip. Most wolf spider live on the ground and hunt for prey at night, these spider do not spin webs. Males court potencial mates by rhythmically waving the pedipalps. This large family has over 200 species in North America.
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