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When Insects or Spiders Moult (Molt)

Challenge #70 in the Life in the Natural World series. Hosted by RuthC.

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Here's an interesting challenge for you. Show us examples of insects or spiders, (or other arthropods) in the act of moulting, OR their abandoned and cast-off exoskeletons, or outer skins. Macro and close-up shots welcome. If the insect or spider is in the act of moulting, it should be outside in its natural environment. MAXIMUM SIZE 1,600px.

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Announced:

Saturday, 19th October, 2013 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 26th October, 2013 – Friday, 1st November, 2013 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 2nd November, 2013 – Friday, 8th November, 2013 (GMT)

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YES, Photos from previous DPR challenges can be entered in this challenge, but no photos which have won previous DPR challenges, please.
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Entrants who cheat by sandbagging, vote manipulation, or with multiple DPR accounts will be DQ'd from my challenges.

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Long Horn Grasshopper

by dranandsonu

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Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
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Submitted:	Thursday, 31st October, 2013 06:09 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 9th July, 2011
Focal length:	100 mm
Shutter speed:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	F13
ISO:	100
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