Psocoptera

Bark Lice.

sb admin | April 16, 2009

A herd of bark lice (Psocoptera: Cerastipsocus sp.) grazes lichen across a tree trunk near CÃ³rdoba, Argentina. Here's what one of the adorable little beasties looks like up close: Technical details: Lens: Canon MP-E 1-5x macro lens, at about 1x (top photo) and 4x (bottom photo). Body: Canon EOS 20D Flash: Canon MT-24EX twin-flash, diffused through tracing paper (bottom photo), or held behind tree to backlight the psocids (top photo). Settings: ISO 100, f/13, 1/250 sec.

Bark Louse

awild | November 12, 2008

If they gave out awards for Goofiest Bug, Psocoptera (Bark Lice) would surely make the short list. photo details: Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens on a Canon EOS 20D ISO 100, f/13, 1/250 sec, flash diffused through tracing paper

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