It turns out that Opo Terser was the photographer who captured those amazing jumping spider faces. Opo's been gracious enough to let me use some more photos, so I went digging and discovered that Opo has looked more than spiders in the eyes. Enjoy this montage.
Caterpillar head (the stuff of nightmares)
Large fly head. Looks like a baseball whose seams are coming undone.
Walking Stick Head - (Phasmatodea)
Male Praying Mantis Head - (Stagmomantis carolina?)
Black Soldier Fly Head - (Hermetia illucens)
Compound Eyes of a Robber Fly - (Holcocephala fusca)
Pink Grasshopper (species unknown). My girls want one for a pet.
Jan 23, 2009
Insect Eyes
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5 comments:
The caterpillar head looks like a fist covered in cactus spines. Yes, that's the way I think.
I think I might use "walking stick-head" as an insult. Not sure what it would mean in that context, but it sure sounds good!
Amazing shots. I just hope I don't see them in my sleep.
It is truly an unfortunate day when a mantis head shot counts as "least terrifying."
Did anyone else get a good chuckle out of "The Fly: The Opera"? Because that's what this giant fly head is making me think of. Oh, how I wish it would come to the States! David Cronenberg, you lovable weirdo freakazoid.
http://www.theflytheopera.com/
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