Natural closeup on a small springtail , Orchesella cincta sitting on a stone
Closeup on a small springtail , Orchesella cincta sitting on a stone by henk.wallays
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Natural closeup on a small springtail , Orchesella cincta sitting on a stone
A tiny jumping spider (that is a Douglas Fir needle that it is climbing over!) with a striking pattern, but I lack the expertise to ID it to species. Near Sequim, WA, October 11, 2024. One of several tiny jumpers we have found on or around our home.
A tiny jumping spider (that is a Douglas Fir needle that it is climbing over!) with a striking pattern, but I lack the expertise to ID it to species. Near Sequim, WA, October 11, 2024. One of several tiny jumpers we have found on or around our home.
This teensy Lady Beetle is the Painted Lady Beetle, Mulsantina picta. Near Sequim, WA, September 2024.
This teensy Lady Beetle is the Painted Lady Beetle, Mulsantina picta. Near Sequim, WA, September 2024.
A rare find in this part of the world. Currently under discussion if this species is just a small form of S. fusca or a species in it's own right. DNA sequencing suggests the former, but nothing decided yet.
Oh, so tiny! But unmistakable with that eye pattern - a jumping spider, within family Salticidae. And I'm guessing a baby, going by its size.
This was difficult to photograph given how very small it was, the high, out of the way location and poor light. I managed a couple of shots before it scurried away.
All alone in this big, wide world. It may be small, but this tiny character is mighty, already a proficient hunter.
Not sure of species as yet.
Just a few mm in size.
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Down to ground level for this find and shot.
Just a few cm in height, with flowers (red, orange or blue) less than 10mm diameter, scarlet pimpernel is a delicate and pretty little annual member of the primrose family, Primulaceae.
Flowers open only when the sun shines and close in overcast conditions giving rise to a collection of common names including 'poor man's barometer' and 'John go to bed at noon'.
Native range of Anagallis arvensis is Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.
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So very tiny. Perhaps Orthodera ministralis, going by the thorax.
Delicate and diaphanous, yet a formidable hunter from day one.
Around 10 mm length.
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Enlarge for fine detail.
Not seen as often as other mantis species probably due to the colouration and venation which can mimic certain vegetation and of course, its diminutive size - adults reach just 25 mm in length.
Commonly known as snake mantis due to the long, slender form and venation which resembles snake skin. Natural range is the east coast of this country.
To my eyes, it appears as if made of glass.
Here we have an adult female.
Link to lateral view: www.flickr.com/photos/112623317@N03/53499353189/in/datepo...
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Within genus Mycena, commonly known as bonnets - a trio of mushrooms that were so very tiny, no more than 10 mm height.
Mushrooms within this genus have caps that are rarely bigger than a few cm in diameter.
Behind the trio is a nasturtium stem for scale.
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I'm so chuffed to have seen this tiny beauty, I so rarely see green hairstreaks! And they're so small, they're a complete bi... very difficult to photograph.
High above Olympic Valley, Ca. July, 2023.
Amidst the vast expanse of land, sea, and sky, a lone sentinel stands defiantly against the elements. Split Rock Lighthouse, an architectural marvel perched upon the rugged cliffs, appears diminutive in comparison to the titanic forces that surround it. Like a speck in the grand tapestry of nature, this humble structure is dwarfed by the sheer magnitude of its surroundings. The land stretches out in an unyielding embrace, the sea crashes against the rocks with a primal roar, and the heavens above boast an infinite canopy of swirling clouds. In this juxtaposition of the minuscule and the majestic, one cannot help but marvel at the audacity of human ambition in the face of nature's relentless power. Split Rock Lighthouse, a testament to man's resilience, forever etched in the annals of time.
I have no idea what kind of insect this miniscule creature is, it might be a beetle or a bug, so any help identifying this eensy critter is welcome.
Davis, Ca. April, 2023.
A male False Black Widow spider (Steatoda grossa). Look at those palps like big boxing gloves. Lummi Island, WA, April 2023.
A male False Black Widow spider (Steatoda grossa). Look at those palps like big boxing gloves. Lummi Island, WA, April 2023.
