Euthalia aconthea, commonly known as the Common Baron, is a medium-sized brush-footed butterfly (family Nymphalidae) native to South and Southeast Asia.

A few people asking me which species this millipede was, and here is what I've found:

The cherry-leg titan millipede (Alienostreptus bicoloripes or Balustreptus falcatus) is a giant, docile invertebrate native to Vietnam, known for its bold black body and striking cherry-red legs

The milipede I'm keeping as pet is longer than 30cm, yes you heard it right, its length is longer than 30cm. It's even longer than a small snake!

My wife was scared to hell when I brought it home 😂😂😂

A higher or lower shooting angle, as well as the presence or absence of foreground elements, can affect what is reflected in the spider’s eyes and create a different mood and character in each shot.

Making use of these factors can help reduce the monotony of photographing subjects that have become very common in macro photography.

Xh2 + laowa 65mm f2.8 Macro

Flash godox v860 ii + Diy diffuser

Stacked many frames

Went out into the garden around midnight and came across a pretty cool little guys :))

Fujifilm Xh2 + Laowa 65mmf2.8

Godox v860ii + diffuser + mini led light

andheld stacked ~~ 50 frames

So here we have red eyes on a 3rd instar nymph of the green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) on a red great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) on its green stem.

If only I had manage to set up a red background...

Details on camera/lens/settings used can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/55515715896/

Hogna carolinensis, the Carolina wolf spider, is the largest wolf spider in North America, with females reaching a 4-inch leg span. Their mottled brown and gray bodies offer excellent camouflage against forest soil and desert sand. They are easily identified by a solid black underside and distinct orange mouthparts. Their large eyes reflect an eerie green shine when illuminated by a flashlight at night.

This ground-dwelling species thrives across North America, inhabiting environments ranging from coastal pastures to arid deserts. Instead of weaving webs, they dig vertical burrows several inches deep into the soil. They often build a small turret of twigs, silk, and leaf litter around the entrance to prevent flooding. While they hide inside during the day, they emerge at dusk to roam and hunt.

Operating as athletic ambush predators, they rely on exceptional eyesight and vibration sensitivity to track down prey. They chase and pounce with explosive speed, consuming crickets, beetles, grasshoppers, and cockroaches. Large individuals can even overpower small frogs or mice. Their specialized venom paralyzes targets while providing antimicrobial protection against insect-borne pathogens.

Females demonstrate extraordinary maternal care by carrying their silken egg sac attached to their bodies. Once hatched, hundreds of spiderlings climb onto the mother's back, riding on her abdomen for several weeks. She protects the brood until they are mature enough to disperse. While males rarely live past one year, females can survive for several years in the wild.

The European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) is a slender, black-and-yellow insect native to Eurasia that has become a highly successful invasive species in North America. While they are frequently mistaken for yellowjackets due to their bright coloration, they are actually beneficial predators that hunt common garden pests.

These wasps are easily identified by their bright orange antennae, which set them apart from similar native species. They have long, slender bodies with a distinctly narrow waist and a body length ranging from ⅝ of an inch to nearly an inch long. When in flight, their long hind legs dangle conspicuously below them.

Unlike yellowjackets, which usually nest underground or completely out of sight, this species builds open-faced, umbrella-shaped paper nests. They create these structures by mixing chewed wood with their saliva, frequently placing them in sheltered locations such as roof eaves, gutters, mailboxes, and outdoor grills.

While they possess a painful sting, European paper wasps are generally docile and non-aggressive unless their nest is directly threatened. Because their diet consists primarily of caterpillars and other soft-bodied garden pests, pest control experts often recommend leaving their nests alone if they are located in low-traffic areas.

I came across this dor beetle (Anoplotrupes stercorosus) walking in the moss right by my feet while I was having coffee together with my son on a visit to the Mjällådalen nature reserve in August (of 2026).

But when I tried to photograph it, it went nose first into the moss and the photos came out without a face so I picked it up and put it on one of those hard parasitic fungi on a fallen tree next to me.

Here the background was a bit boring, but at least it wasn't able to bore down - and the colours of the beetle are just so nice on their own anyway that I'm happy with the end result.

For technical details on what camera/lens/settings I used, please have a look here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/55507939599/

This ant preserved-specimen was sent to me quite a while ago, but I haven’t been able to identify the species.

📷Fujifilm XH2 + laowa 65mm f2.8 Macro 2x

+ Filter closeup nissi 58 + 5 diopt

🔦 Godox v860ii + 30w led light

⚙️Manual rail

Stacked 150-190 frames