Nice shots of Cosmophasis umbratica! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
It is actually a male because it has enlarged palps (which are used for sperm transfer),
and an iridescent stripe running along the top of its abdomen (which subadult males develop as they reach sexual maturity).
It is indeed a...
Hi guys,
Because it has that white stripe running down the back of its abdomen, which is typical of adult males for this species. However, subadults (which is only one moult away from adulthood) lack the adult's white face and black-tipped palps.
:)
That's a Kenko 25mm Extension Tube, and it supports autofocus hence the higher price.
If you're willing to fork out such amount, I suggest you get Raynox DCR-150 or DCR-250
http://www.mcgill.com.sg/shop/product_info.php?cPath=58&products_id=161&osCsid=455ac7b8e11d2231fa5b8ed4b548db54...