A snail and grasshopper in rainy weather in the Voronezh region, Russia.It is a familiar feeling for those of us who have been caught in a downpour on the way to work. However, the insect world also struggles with the wet weather, these astonishing pictures show.
They reveal that during a downpour, insects will do anything to get out of the way of giant (for them, anyway) raindrops - even occasionally using other insects as a makeshift umbrella.
Taken by Russian photographer, Vadim Trunov in the Voronezh region in the west of his country, they show a variety of insects dealing with a downpour.
The stunning closeup views also show the incredible beauty of raindrops on a leaf, captured next to an ant, and shoe butterflies sheltering while holding on to each other for safety.
Many of the images focus on snails, as part of a series Trunov calls 'Planet of the snails'.
The images have already become a hit on the photo sharing site 500px, where they have been viewed over 240,000 times.
An ant tests the water with its antenna in the Voronezh region of Russia.Trunov takes his pictures using a macro lens to capture close up details with incredible clarity.
The tiny creatures made their way to a puddle where they helped themselves to a refreshing drink.
Because of their tiny size the surface of the water was strong enough to support the thirsty creatures, making for these incredible images.
Vadim explained how the snails and ants came to roam in his garden.
'In hot and dry weather snails hide in secluded areas of the garden,' he said.
'That’s where there is always a dark, cool and humid.
A snail with a spiral shell perched on the surface of a puddle in rainy weather in Voronezh region, Russia.'On rainy days the snail crawling on a hunt, causing enormous damage to our gardens.
'Snails feed on virtually every green that comes their way, often at the root of destroying the aerial parts of young plants.'
Vadim also explained how ants are able to travel on water.
'If you throw an ant in the water, it will not sink:,' he said.
'The ant body is covered with water-repellent wax-like substance.
'It is also surrounded by air bubbles attached to his exoskeleton.
'So the surface tension of the water supports the insect and the ant can walk freely on the water’s surface.'
A snail with a spiral shell in rainy weather in Voronezh region, Russia.
Time to reflect: A butterfly rests over water in the Voronezh region, Russia.
Time for a drink: An ant tests the water with it's antenna in the Voronezh region of Russia.
A snail glides on the surface of a puddle in the Voronezh region, Russia.
An ant tests the water with its leg in the Voronezh region of Russia.
A red ant tests the surface of a puddle in the Voronezh region of Russia.
Waterworld: Insects caught in a downpour in the Voronezh region of Russia.
A gastropod with a spiral shell perched on a mushroom in rainy weather in Russia.
An amazing views of a raindrop splashing a snail in Russia.
An ant drinks water in the Voronezh region of Russia.
A butterfly avoids raindrops in the Voronezh region, Russia.
Ants walk on water in the Voronezh region of Russia.
source: dailymail
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