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ID Challenge #12

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

This should be a relatively easy ID Challenge compared to previous editions—2 points each for the correct order, family, genus, species, and subspecies.  Additional points will be awarded on a discretionary basis for relevant natural history comments.  Standard challenge rules apply, including moderated comments … Continue reading →

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My Canon 8X Macro Lens

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

For the past few months I have started routinely using extension tubes with my 100mm macro lens for photographing tiger beetles. I do this primarily because for most tiger beetles and other insects in the smallish to medium-sized range I … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #11

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

It’s time for another ID Challenge—can you name the organism(s) shown here?  I’ll give two points each for the correct order, family, genus and species.  Additional points will be awarded on a discretionary basis for relevant natural history comments.  Standard challenge rules apply, … Continue reading →

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Super Crop Challenge #9

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

Can you name the structures in this photo (easy) and the critter they belong to (maybe not so easy)?  Because there are so many potential answers to those two questions, I’ll give 1 point for each correctly named structure (5 maximum) … Continue reading →

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Creepy Crawly Crustaceans

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

During my early August trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida, I spent several nights exploring the small mangrove marsh behind my sister-in-law’s condominium in Seminole. There were other reasons for me wanting to do this that will be revealed in … Continue reading →

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Super Crop Challenge #8

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

Here’s a face you don’t see that often (or at least I don’t).  There’s little doubt about what body parts are shown here, so rather than awarding points for naming structures we’ll treat this as a standard ID Challenge.  However, the categories … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #10

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

It’s time to begin Session #4 of the BitB Challenge Series.  Ben Coulter won Sessions #1 and #2 but was finally unseated by Max Barclay in Session #3.  We start Session #4 with a straight up ID Challenge.  Unlike previous ID … Continue reading →

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Super Crop Challenge #7

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

Who is this smiling critter?  Usual challenge rules apply, including moderated comments (to give everyone a chance to take part) and possible bonus points for beating others with the first correct answers, additional relevant information, or any suitably humorous quips.  I’ll give 2 points each … Continue reading →

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