Gokey
@bennygokey.bsky.social
📍Wisconsin, USA
Macro photography of invertebrates
Macro photography of invertebrates
Pinned
Gokey
@bennygokey.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Hi! I'm Benny, and I'm obsessed with doing macro photography of invertebrates. I'm most interested in spiders, but I also love all sorts of insects. I've got thousands of photos to share! Here are a few of my favorites-
A few finds from the past week :)
June 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A few finds from the past week :)
A tiiiiny Neelidae (<.7mm) exploring the underside of a log
March 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A tiiiiny Neelidae (<.7mm) exploring the underside of a log
Couple shots of that Lynx Spider taken on my OM-D e-m1 mark ii with the laowa 25mm 2.5-5x lens
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Couple shots of that Lynx Spider taken on my OM-D e-m1 mark ii with the laowa 25mm 2.5-5x lens
So nice to see some spiders out on this 52 degree (11c) day! Especially after it being -10 (-23c) Last week.
February 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
So nice to see some spiders out on this 52 degree (11c) day! Especially after it being -10 (-23c) Last week.
Habronattus cognatus
February 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Habronattus cognatus
Small Bold Jumping spiderling I noticed observing me from the leaves of a flower
January 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Small Bold Jumping spiderling I noticed observing me from the leaves of a flower
Some freshly hatched predatory stink Bugs with their especially pretty eggs
January 24, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Some freshly hatched predatory stink Bugs with their especially pretty eggs
I was lucky to find this stunning Io Moth (Automeris io) in Indiana. They have a huge range from Quebec to Panama, and the entire eastern US, but conveniently have a 80 mile gap circling where I live 😅.
January 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I was lucky to find this stunning Io Moth (Automeris io) in Indiana. They have a huge range from Quebec to Panama, and the entire eastern US, but conveniently have a 80 mile gap circling where I live 😅.
Reposted by Gokey
An incredible female Phidippus comatus. A new record for BC and Canada. So far I have found a couple in Scotch broom, and one under a rock guarding her eggs. I have not seen a male yet.
November 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
An incredible female Phidippus comatus. A new record for BC and Canada. So far I have found a couple in Scotch broom, and one under a rock guarding her eggs. I have not seen a male yet.
Moss Springtail
(Neanura muscorum)
At their tiny size (2mm), these springtails are very under reported. If you'd like to find some winter inverts flip logs and look close!
(Neanura muscorum)
At their tiny size (2mm), these springtails are very under reported. If you'd like to find some winter inverts flip logs and look close!
December 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Moss Springtail
(Neanura muscorum)
At their tiny size (2mm), these springtails are very under reported. If you'd like to find some winter inverts flip logs and look close!
(Neanura muscorum)
At their tiny size (2mm), these springtails are very under reported. If you'd like to find some winter inverts flip logs and look close!
Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae)
These wasp-mimicking beetles can be very skittish. I was lucky enough to grab this shot right before they took off.
These wasp-mimicking beetles can be very skittish. I was lucky enough to grab this shot right before they took off.
December 16, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae)
These wasp-mimicking beetles can be very skittish. I was lucky enough to grab this shot right before they took off.
These wasp-mimicking beetles can be very skittish. I was lucky enough to grab this shot right before they took off.
Common Green Darner
(Anax junius)
I love photographing these guys on cool fall days. They are never bothered by my camera being 2 inches from their face. #macro
(Anax junius)
I love photographing these guys on cool fall days. They are never bothered by my camera being 2 inches from their face. #macro
December 13, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Common Green Darner
(Anax junius)
I love photographing these guys on cool fall days. They are never bothered by my camera being 2 inches from their face. #macro
(Anax junius)
I love photographing these guys on cool fall days. They are never bothered by my camera being 2 inches from their face. #macro
Toadflax Brocade Moth (Calophasia lunula)
Very pretty Moth catterpillar found on a Goldenrod plant.
Very pretty Moth catterpillar found on a Goldenrod plant.
December 12, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Toadflax Brocade Moth (Calophasia lunula)
Very pretty Moth catterpillar found on a Goldenrod plant.
Very pretty Moth catterpillar found on a Goldenrod plant.
Humpbacked Orbweaver
(Eustala anastera)
It took me a few years to find the green color morph of this species, but wow, it was worth it. Such a stunning spider.
(Eustala anastera)
It took me a few years to find the green color morph of this species, but wow, it was worth it. Such a stunning spider.
December 8, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Humpbacked Orbweaver
(Eustala anastera)
It took me a few years to find the green color morph of this species, but wow, it was worth it. Such a stunning spider.
(Eustala anastera)
It took me a few years to find the green color morph of this species, but wow, it was worth it. Such a stunning spider.
Peck's Skipper
(Polites peckius)
This guy didn't mind me approaching at all with how focused on eating they were.
(Polites peckius)
This guy didn't mind me approaching at all with how focused on eating they were.
December 6, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Peck's Skipper
(Polites peckius)
This guy didn't mind me approaching at all with how focused on eating they were.
(Polites peckius)
This guy didn't mind me approaching at all with how focused on eating they were.
Punctate Harp Ground Beetle (Calleida punctata)
Stunning ground beetle I found hanging out on a leaf just above the ground.
Stunning ground beetle I found hanging out on a leaf just above the ground.
December 3, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Punctate Harp Ground Beetle (Calleida punctata)
Stunning ground beetle I found hanging out on a leaf just above the ground.
Stunning ground beetle I found hanging out on a leaf just above the ground.
Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)
This juvenile was enjoying an elate Turfgrass Ant as a lunch.
This juvenile was enjoying an elate Turfgrass Ant as a lunch.
December 3, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)
This juvenile was enjoying an elate Turfgrass Ant as a lunch.
This juvenile was enjoying an elate Turfgrass Ant as a lunch.
Eastern Carpenter Bee
(Xylocopa virginica)
If you want to see sleeping insects without waking up before sunrise, go out on rainy summer days!
(Xylocopa virginica)
If you want to see sleeping insects without waking up before sunrise, go out on rainy summer days!
November 26, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Eastern Carpenter Bee
(Xylocopa virginica)
If you want to see sleeping insects without waking up before sunrise, go out on rainy summer days!
(Xylocopa virginica)
If you want to see sleeping insects without waking up before sunrise, go out on rainy summer days!
Hoverfly (Genus Sphaerophoria)
I don't attempt in-flight shots often, but this hoverfly was staying perfectly still in the air for too long not to get a few shots. #macro
I don't attempt in-flight shots often, but this hoverfly was staying perfectly still in the air for too long not to get a few shots. #macro
November 26, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Hoverfly (Genus Sphaerophoria)
I don't attempt in-flight shots often, but this hoverfly was staying perfectly still in the air for too long not to get a few shots. #macro
I don't attempt in-flight shots often, but this hoverfly was staying perfectly still in the air for too long not to get a few shots. #macro
Reposted by Gokey
November 25, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Brilliant Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus) peaking out from their home. Finding jumpers like this has been a fun way to photograph them.
#macro #jumpingspider
#macro #jumpingspider
November 25, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Brilliant Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus) peaking out from their home. Finding jumpers like this has been a fun way to photograph them.
#macro #jumpingspider
#macro #jumpingspider
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Doing most of my photography mid-day, I don't often find dragonflies willing to sit still for me. It's always a nice surprise when one does.
#macro #macrophotography
Doing most of my photography mid-day, I don't often find dragonflies willing to sit still for me. It's always a nice surprise when one does.
#macro #macrophotography
November 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Doing most of my photography mid-day, I don't often find dragonflies willing to sit still for me. It's always a nice surprise when one does.
#macro #macrophotography
Doing most of my photography mid-day, I don't often find dragonflies willing to sit still for me. It's always a nice surprise when one does.
#macro #macrophotography
LeConte's Tiger Beetle (Cicindela scutellaris lecontei)
This guy only let me get a side profile shot before running away, such a pretty beetle.
This guy only let me get a side profile shot before running away, such a pretty beetle.
November 23, 2024 at 12:57 AM
LeConte's Tiger Beetle (Cicindela scutellaris lecontei)
This guy only let me get a side profile shot before running away, such a pretty beetle.
This guy only let me get a side profile shot before running away, such a pretty beetle.