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Photo#154573
green-eyed barklouse - Xanthocaecilius quillayute

green-eyed barklouse - Xanthocaecilius quillayute
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
October 28, 2007
I believe the id is correct. The wing veins look the same, and the green eyes should be a giveaway to the species id.

Some great close ups Tom! Wh
Some great close ups Tom! What lens are you using? I am going to hopefully start some studio work sometime soon on the little critters.

 
Hi Tom,
I'm using the Canon MPE-65mm macro lens with the Canon dual head ring flash. It works great on small things that stay still.

 
That was my guess. It is on
That was my guess. It is on my wish list. Thanks again! Maybe sometime next year!

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