kds315 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Schmitt, K. D. (2015) Tulipa saxatilis Sieber ex Spreng. (Liliaceae) (Cretan Rock Tulip) with crab spider. Flower photographed in ultraviolet and visible light and simulated bee vision. http://www.ultraviol...lip-and-spider/ Hermannshof Park, Weinheim, GermanyApril 2015Wild form or Cultivar (?) Synonym:Rock TulipReference:1. Cretan Flora (2015) An Illustrated Guide to the Flowers of Crete. Tulipa saxatilis. http://www.cretanflo..._saxatilis.html Comment:This small tulip is endemic to the rocky fields of Crete and other Greek Islands. It is has also been cultivated and naturalizes easily. The spider is just enjoying some lunch.In UV the Cretan Rock Tulip is absorbing with a darker center around the stamens. Equipment [Panasonic GH2 broadband + Cerco 94mm Quartz Fluorite Lens] Left: Visible Light image (UV/IR Cut filter)Middle: UV Image (Baader-U Filter)Right: Simulated Bee Vision Image (XBV4 Filter - proprietary) http://m9.i.pbase.com/g9/08/747708/2/159824949.mYzpy8wD.jpg EDITOR'S NOTE 27 Mar 2021: This image will no longer load from pbase. Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looks great, Klaus. Nice to have a formal post from you. Link to comment
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