Citrus Thrip or Scirtothrips citri

f2.8, 4x, 100 ISO, .24 sec, 27steps at 30um/step
On the stamen of an orange blossom

comments (6)

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Great find and great macro, William! Posted 2 years ago
1. William Bodine
  
  Lion
  
  Jivko, thanks for the comments. I need a more powerful lens! Maybe a 10x? Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Jivko Nakev
    
    Lion
    
    I don't think one will be developed anytime soon. I currently have 2x and am considering buying a Raynox 250. I am very curious about what results I will be able to achieve! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. William Bodine
      
      Lion
      
      I have used a 4x microscope lens with extension tubes and thought a 10x may work too, but they are about $200. Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very hard to photograph! It looks alive even? Posted 2 years ago
1. William Bodine
  
  Lion
  
  I did chill it because it was moving all over. Posted 2 years ago

The Citrus Thrip

Citrus thrips are the most economically damaging insect pest of Arizona citrus. The eggs (0.2 mm) are oviposited under the cuticle of new leaves, stems, and fruit. One female may lay as many as 250 eggs.

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Similar species: Thrips

Species identified by Jivko Nakev