I discovered this furry one on the frond of an açaí palm. My first reaction was "something new." I took several pictures and from time to time I would return to take more, taking advantage of different sunlight exposures. The more I looked at the insect, the more I thought that something was very strange about all that "fur". I finally came to the conclusion that the creature was being consumed by fungi. Was it a case of parasitism? Could it be a cicada?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Furry Bug
I discovered this furry one on the frond of an açaí palm. My first reaction was "something new." I took several pictures and from time to time I would return to take more, taking advantage of different sunlight exposures. The more I looked at the insect, the more I thought that something was very strange about all that "fur". I finally came to the conclusion that the creature was being consumed by fungi. Was it a case of parasitism? Could it be a cicada?
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3 comments:
It sure looks like a cicada, but the fur coat baffles me. In any event, your photo is excellent--sharp image, true colors, and blurred background. If you find out what's on this poor insect, let us know.
I agree, it looks like a cicada with a fungal infection.
I'm not convinced the fungus had anything to do with the cicada's demise, though I could be wrong.
Pretty cool photograph!
regards--ted
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