Filter your search by Category : Tag : Date


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Endomychidae Checklist: Handsome Fungus Beetles

By
on
2 May 2019
Handsome fungus beetles from the family Endomychidae Leach, 1815 are generally recognized by the presence of two longitudinal sulci (groove) or sublateral lines on…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Carabidae Checklist: Ground Beetles

By
on
9 April 2019
Ground beetles belong to the family Carabidae. Most are shiny or metallic, and have ridged elytra. Most carabids have a groove on their foreleg…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Chrysomelidae Checklist: Leaf Beetles

By
on
8 March 2019
Leaf beetles belong to the family Chrysomelidae. They are herbivorous and feed on plant tissue. All photos are of live subjects shot in the field,…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Pentatomoidea Checklist: Shield Bugs & Stink Bugs

By
on
7 February 2019
Pentatomoidea is a superfamily comprised of shield bugs and stink bugs. They have a well-developed scutellum, and usually have antennae with five segments. The…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Reduviidae Checklist: Assassin Bugs

By
on
5 December 2018
Assassin bugs belong to the Reduviidae family. Almost all are ambush predators. They have a relatively narrow neck, sturdy build, and a formidable curved…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Asilidae Checklist: Robber Flies

By
on
4 November 2018
Robber flies belong to the family Asilidae. They are powerfully built, bristly flies with a short and stout proboscis. Robber flies are aggressive predators…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist

Anthribidae Checklist: Fungus Weevils

By
on
3 October 2018
This page consists of a personal checklist of all identified Fungus Weevils (Anthribidae) that I’ve encountered over the years. Most were identified with the…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist Journal

Spiders of Madagascar

By
on
9 June 2018
In June 2018 I led a week-long bug-hunting adventure to Madagascar, and managed to document over 20 families of spiders. This post serves as…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist Journal

Madagascar 2018 Checklist

By
on
6 June 2018
A group of participants from BugShot Mozambique 2018 extended their trip with me to Madagascar for a macro-centric journey from 30 May to 6…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Checklist Journal Workshop

Mozambique BugShot 2018 Checklist

By
on
30 May 2018
BugShot Mozambique 2018 left behind many memories. From the constant warnings of lions that wanted to eat us, the vastness of the African savannah,…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Review

Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Review: Ultra Macro Lens Comparison with Canon MPE65

By
on
15 March 2018
In January 2018, I had the opportunity to test a pre-production version of Laowa’s first lens in 2018 — the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x….
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Review

Meike MK-MT24 Review: Wireless Macro Twin Flash Comparison with Nikon R1C1

By
on
15 February 2018
About the Meike MK-MT24 The Meike MK-MT24 Wireless Macro Twin Flash was first announced in December 2017 and available for sale in January 2018. Its…
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Highlights

2017 Macro Highlights

By
on
31 December 2017
2017 Summary Given that I’ve been trudging the local forests regularly for years, one would have thought that I’ve seen all there is to see….
READ ARTICLE
Review Video

The Weirdest Macro Lens – Laowa 24mm f/14 2:1 Underwater Field Test

By
on
21 October 2017
Back in June, I was given the opportunity to test the new crazy lens by Laowa – the Laowa 24mm f/14 2:1 Relay Lens….
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Journal Workshop

Borneo Bootcamp 2017 – Tawau Hills Park Day 4

By
on
19 July 2017
On our last day in Tawau, we made our pilgrimage up to the world's (once) tallest tropical tree. Well, it was still the world's tallest until 2016 when researchers found several taller trees in Maliau Basin and Danum Valley.
READ ARTICLE


VIEW POST

View more
Journal Workshop

Borneo Bootcamp 2017 – Tawau Hills Park Day 3

By
on
18 July 2017
We experienced a bit of a slowdown due to the rain on day 2, but day 3 was filled with exceptional finds from giant beetles to lantern bugs to tarantulas and even spiders new to science!
READ ARTICLE
NICKY BAY
Singapore

Hi my name is Nicky Bay. I am a macro photographer, instructor and book author, travelling the world to document the vast micro biodiversity that nature has to offer. Follow my updates and discover with me the incredible beauty and science behind our planet's micro creatures!

Copyright Notice

All images © Nicky Bay unless stated otherwise. Reproduction of any content without permission is prohibited. Please read the Image Use Policy and contact [email protected] for licensing requests.

Categories
Mailing List

Like the content here? Get notified for new posts, stories, workshops and book launches! Your email will never be shared with others.

Recent Posts
Featured Posts
© 2026 Macro Photography by Nicky Bay

Like the content here? Get notified for new posts, stories, workshops and book launches! Your email will never be shared with others.