Description
Most Heteropa insects are plant eaters, though a few also feed on other insects. I recently came across one that was feeding on what looks like a shriveled up caterpillar or maybe some larva.
Heteropa are known for being agricultural pests. They poke / drill little holes in fruit and then drink the juice, which leads to the fruit rotting eventually. This one does the same thing with its prey. This was the first time I saw it in real life, and I hope you enjoy this gross little look at the insect world.
Random shots of a slow worm at the end.
Filmed with a Sony Alpha S7III Current Camera: Sony A 7 IV https://amzn.to/3mXDsEp
General purpose macro lens for Sony with excellent sharpness: Sigma 105/2,8 DG DN Macro Art https://amzn.to/3lnAacT
Extreme Macro lens for Canon system (but I still use it with an adapter): Canon MP-E 65 https://amzn.to/3mUk6A2
Previous Camera (pre 2020): Canon EOS 7D Comparable to https://amzn.to/3ld8nvZ