An aphid caught in a web awaits its doom.
Dar’st thou die?
The sense of death is most in apprehension;
And the poor beetle that we tread upon
In corporal sufferance finds a pang as great
As when a giant dies.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, III.i
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Loved the photos, had no sympathy for the aphid though.
For some reason, perhaps because they tend to be found at head height, I have found myself photographing aphids a lot this year. They are surprisingly interesting! I even have a shot of one giving birth.
The more you see these things the more interesting they become. I’ve been looking at the pretty little spiders that you photographed recently.
I found one of the yellow ones yesterday. I couldn’t get a decent picture but I know where it hangs out now….
Perfect Shakespeare quote to go with the shot Rachael! Love the colours on the wings in the second shot 🙂
There’s usually a relevant quote from Shakespeare if you can find it 😉
You are one well-read entomophotographer. Let’s hope the insect brain cannot concoct fear or sense impending doom!
Thanks! I suspect their brains are too small for that. I can’t help anthropomorphizing them though.