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Project Noah Nature School
Erythraeidae
4mm, red velvety texture, doesn't like to stand still. I kept it for days waiting for it to tire long enough to get these shots, then released it back outside.
My doorframe in the back of the house, wooded somewhat overgrown yard.
Spotted on Sep 27, 2011
Submitted on Sep 29, 2011
6 Comments
Understandable. I'd be worried about that too.
Thanks! Yes, I've done that before, but this thing was so tiny I was afraid I wouldn't know how long to leave it and then it would be dead and all curled up.
Very nice photos. Have you tried putting critters in the fridge to cool/slow them down for photographing? Might work better than waiting days for them to tire. Just an idea.
Thanks, guys! Like I said, I kept it for a while and waited for it to get tired. ;-)
Fantastic photography. :D
Wow - wonderful clear shots! I've found these before and they're quick.