This unidentified bug has served as my first serious test subject.
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| Found in wet, cold mud in a flowerpot. 6 mm. long, very active. |
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| Face view of a dead companion. Much more tranquil. I like his "eyelashes". |
I have the feeling that I should recognize this critter, but the memory is elusive, and I don't see it in my books or on BugGuide. I have submitted photos there. (Update: Ken W., at BugGuide says it's a rove beetle of some sort. Update #2: In the genus Tachyporus.)
And I'm happy with the results of the editing process. It took about 4 times as long as it does in Picnik, but that will improve with practice.
There is a whole tiny world I never knew existed, till I found your blog. I am not sure what I think of the inhabitants, but I am still along for the ride...
ReplyDeleteMy favourite photo this week is the reflection of the bare alders and the clouds, a couple posts back!
Cool. I appreciate this feedback re: software, 'cause I've been a baby, mostly just using iPhoto and not even starting up the new (relatively cheap) version of photoshop I bought.
ReplyDeleteMaybe once I hit this deadline... Or, just DECIDE that at 2 p.m. on Saturday I will dink around with it for an hour. =)
I just love that you keep looking for and trying to learn about bugs, wherever they may lie. =) And how awesome is bugguide.net? yow!