Samson So Photography

Samson So Photography I was trained as ecologist and journalist. Photography, diving and astronomy are my major hobbies. This page shares my works on the subjects that I like.

And I truly hope you enjoy my photography too.

最近工作十分忙碌，除了生態調查及撰寫報告，也要負責學生活動的台前幕後安排，與及進行各項講座和工作坊。忙裏偷閒，在自家範圍記錄一下鄰居的身影。使用Z8 + Z NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 拍攝，請點擊圖片查看物種...
14/05/2026

最近工作十分忙碌，除了生態調查及撰寫報告，也要負責學生活動的台前幕後安排，與及進行各項講座和工作坊。忙裏偷閒，在自家範圍記錄一下鄰居的身影。使用Z8 + Z NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 拍攝，請點擊圖片查看物種。
Work has been extremely busy lately. In addition to ecological surveys and report writing, I’m also responsible for the front-and-back arrangements of student activities, as well as conducting various lectures and workshops. Amid the hustle and bustle, I’ve managed to capture a glimpse of my neighbors in my own backyard. Shot with a Z8 + Z NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S. Click on the image to see the species ID.

草蛉幼蟲/蚜獅 Aphid Lion (Chrysopa sp.), Hong Kong 草蛉幼蟲又被稱為「蚜獅」，是生態系統中極其高效的掠食性天敵，其大顎呈中空的鐮刀狀，能精準刺入蚜蟲、介殼蟲、葉蟎或小型鱗翅目幼蟲體內，注入消化液溶解內臟...
13/05/2026

草蛉幼蟲/蚜獅 Aphid Lion (Chrysopa sp.), Hong Kong
草蛉幼蟲又被稱為「蚜獅」，是生態系統中極其高效的掠食性天敵，其大顎呈中空的鐮刀狀，能精準刺入蚜蟲、介殼蟲、葉蟎或小型鱗翅目幼蟲體內，注入消化液溶解內臟後再吸食體液。牠們嗅覺敏銳，依靠視覺與化學線索定位獵物。其體型細長，呈紡錘狀，背部常駝起，兩側長有剛毛，最獨特之處在於其蒐集環境中的碎屑或獵物屍骸進行偽裝的行為。Nikon Z8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
The larva of the lacewing, also known as the "aphid lion," is an extremely efficient predatory natural enemy in the ecosystem. Its mandibles are hollow and sickle-shaped, allowing it to precisely pierce into aphids, scale insects, spider mites, or small lepidopteran larvae, inject digestive fluids to dissolve the internal organs, and then suck out the body fluids. They have a keen sense of smell and rely on visual and chemical cues to locate their prey. Their body is elongated and spindle-shaped, often with a hu**ed back and bristles on both sides. Their most distinctive feature is the behavior of collecting debris or prey remains from the environment for camouflage.
Nikon Z8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

黃毛寬胸蠅虎 Rhene flavicomans, Hong Kong 香港有一種被稱為「黃毛寬胸蠅虎」（Rhene flavicomans）的奇特小蜘蛛。牠屬於跳蛛科，不靠織網捕蟲，而是以卓越的視力和跳躍力主動獵食。這種蜘蛛體型細小，體長...
12/05/2026

黃毛寬胸蠅虎 Rhene flavicomans, Hong Kong
香港有一種被稱為「黃毛寬胸蠅虎」（Rhene flavicomans）的奇特小蜘蛛。牠屬於跳蛛科，不靠織網捕蟲，而是以卓越的視力和跳躍力主動獵食。這種蜘蛛體型細小，體長僅約 4 至 6 毫米，卻擁有極具衝擊力的外形。
其名字中的「寬胸」所指的是牠們平坦且寬闊的頭胸部，而「黃毛」則準確地描述了雄蛛最引人注目的特徵。成熟的雄性黃毛寬胸蠅虎頭胸部和腹部覆蓋著密集的金黃色絨毛，在陽光下閃閃生輝。牠們的背部常有深色的斑紋，搭配眼前一條白色的橫紋，整體色調對比強烈。相比之下，雌蛛的毛髮則沒那麼鮮艷，主要呈暗黃或褐色。牠們擁有跳蛛典型的「oOOo」型8顆單眼排列，其中兩顆巨大的前中眼負責提供高清視覺，模樣甚至帶點卡通感。
由於體色鮮明且有獨特的斑紋，黃毛寬胸蠅虎在外國常被稱為 「擬態黃蜂跳蛛」 （Wasp-mimic Jumping Spider）。許多學者認為，這是一種貝氏擬態，透過模仿帶刺黃蜂的體型和花紋，藉以嚇退蜥蜴或鳥類等天敵。
Rhene flavicomans belongs to the jumping spider family (Salticidae). Instead of building webs to catch insects, it relies on its exceptional eyesight and leaping ability to actively hunt. Though tiny, with a body length of only about 4 to 6 millimetres, it possesses a striking appearance.
The "broad-chested" part of its name refers to its flat, wide cephalothorax, while the "yellow hair" accurately describes the most notable feature of the male. Mature male Rhene flavicomans have their cephalothorax and abdomen covered in dense, golden-yellow fuzz that shimmers in the sunlight. Their backs often feature dark markings, contrasted by a white horizontal stripe above the eyes, creating a striking colour contrast. In comparison, the female's hair is less vibrant, mainly dull yellow or brown. They possess the typical jumping spider arrangement of eight simple eyes (arranged like 'oOOo'), with two large anterior median eyes providing high-definition vision, giving them an almost cartoonish look.
Due to its bright colouration and unique markings, Rhene flavicomans is often called the "Wasp-mimic Jumping Spider" abroad. Many scholars believe this is an example of Batesian mimicry, where it imitates the body shape and patterns of a stinging wasp to deter predators like lizards or birds.

蕾尾絲蟌 Lestes nodalis, Hong Kong 本種屬於蜻蜓目絲蟌科，體型纖細，外觀獨特，最顯著的特徵在於其腹部的末端，呈現較為膨大的「蕾」狀結構，這也是其中文名「蕾尾」的由來。此外，牠們在靜止時，翅膀會與身體形成一個狹窄的角...
12/05/2026

蕾尾絲蟌 Lestes nodalis, Hong Kong
本種屬於蜻蜓目絲蟌科，體型纖細，外觀獨特，最顯著的特徵在於其腹部的末端，呈現較為膨大的「蕾」狀結構，這也是其中文名「蕾尾」的由來。此外，牠們在靜止時，翅膀會與身體形成一個狹窄的角度，這是區別於其他相似物種的重要辨識點。

蕾尾絲蟌喜歡棲息于植被茂密的池塘、沼澤及水流緩慢的溪流環境。成蟲通常於春夏季節出現，具有很強的領域性，常可見到雄蟲停棲在水邊的植物上，守衛地盤等待雌蟲前來交配。

牠們對於棲息地的水質與環境完整性要求較高，因此是評估當地淡水濕地生態健康的一個重要指標生物。保護這類蜻蜓的棲息地，對維持香港的生物多樣性具有重要意義。

This species belongs to the family Lestidae within the order Odonata. It has a slender body and a distinctive appearance. Its most prominent feature is the swollen, bud-like structure at the tip of the abdomen, which gives it the Chinese name “Bud-tailed Spreadwing”. Furthermore, when at rest, its wings are held at a narrow angle to the body, an important characteristic that distinguishes it from similar species.

Lestes nodalis prefers habitats such as densely vegetated ponds, marshes, and slow-flowing streams. Adults typically emerge in spring and summer. They are highly territorial, and males can often be seen perching on waterside plants, guarding their territory while waiting for females to mate.

This species has relatively high requirements for water quality and habitat integrity, making it an important bioindicator for assessing the health of local freshwater wetland ecosystems. Protecting the habitat of this damselfly is of great significance for maintaining Hong Kong’s biodiversity.

全球有逾60種犀鳥，婆羅洲分佈有8 種，其中的「馬來犀鳥」Rhinoceros Hornbill （Buceros rhinoceros）是當地體型最大、最具代表性的森林瑰寶之一。這種雄偉的鳥類體長可達80至90公分，壽命在野外可長達35年...
11/05/2026

全球有逾60種犀鳥，婆羅洲分佈有8 種，其中的「馬來犀鳥」Rhinoceros Hornbill （Buceros rhinoceros）是當地體型最大、最具代表性的森林瑰寶之一。這種雄偉的鳥類體長可達80至90公分，壽命在野外可長達35年。其最顯著的特徵是喙上方金黃色、向上彎曲的巨大「頭盔」（casque）。這個由角蛋白構成的中空結構不僅能作為共鳴箱，發出響亮的叫聲，也是牠們的標誌性特徵。

在婆羅洲犀鳥具有極高的文化地位。對於當地的伊班族等原住民而言，牠被稱為「Kenyalang」，被尊奉為「眾鳥之王」，象徵著戰爭與勇氣，其形象也經常出現在傳統圖騰與節慶儀式中。由於其獨特地位，犀鳥也是馬來西亞砂拉越州的州鳥。

犀鳥主要以果實（尤其是無花果）為食，同時也補充昆蟲和小型爬行動物，是熱帶雨林中重要的種子傳播者。牠們的繁殖方式奇特：雌鳥會與雄鳥合作，利用泥巴、食物殘渣將樹洞封起，僅留小孔，在洞內孵卵育雛，完全依賴雄鳥餵食。

然而，這種雨林巨鳥的生存正面臨嚴重威脅。由於熱帶雨林的大規模砍伐導致巨大築巢樹木消失，再加上非法狩獵與寵物貿易，犀鳥的種群數量正在銳減，已被國際自然保護聯盟（IUCN）列為易危物種。

There are over 60 species of hornbills worldwide, with eight species found in Borneo. Among them, the Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) is one of the largest and most iconic treasures of the local rainforest. This majestic bird can reach a length of 80 to 90 centimetres and can live up to 35 years in the wild. Its most distinctive feature is the large, golden-yellow, upcurved "casque" on top of its bill. This hollow structure, made of keratin, not only serves as a resonating chamber to produce loud calls but is also its signature characteristic.

In Borneo, the Rhinoceros Hornbill holds significant cultural status. For the indigenous Iban people, it is known as "Kenyalang" and revered as the "King of Birds", symbolizing war and courage. Its image frequently appears in traditional totems and ceremonial rituals. Due to its unique status, the hornbill is also the state bird of Sarawak, Malaysia.

Hornbills primarily feed on fruits (especially figs), supplemented by insects and small reptiles, making them important seed dispersers in the tropical rainforest. Their breeding method is unique: the female cooperates with the male to seal the tree cavity using mud and food residue, leaving only a small slit. She then incubates the eggs and raises the chicks inside, completely dependent on the male for food.

However, the survival of this rainforest giant is under severe threat. Due to large-scale deforestation of tropical rainforests leading to the loss of large nesting trees, combined with illegal hunting and the pet trade, the hornbill population is declining rapidly. It has been listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

最近出外賞蛛都有見到有被寄生的物種，包括 Cyclosa 艾蛛屬和Parasteatoda 擬肥腹蛛屬，而寄生生物似乎是寄生蜂的幼體。照片使用Nikon Z8 配合 Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 拍攝Recent...
10/05/2026

最近出外賞蛛都有見到有被寄生的物種，包括 Cyclosa 艾蛛屬和Parasteatoda 擬肥腹蛛屬，而寄生生物似乎是寄生蜂的幼體。照片使用Nikon Z8 配合 Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 拍攝
Recently, while observing spiders in Hong Kong, I have come across parasitized species, including those from the genera Cyclosa and Parasteatoda. The parasites appear to be larvae of parasitoid wasps. Photos were taken using a Nikon Z8 with a Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens.

蛾蠟蟬是一類極具特色的昆蟲，雖然名字裡有個「蛾」字，但牠們其實是半翅目、蛾蠟蟬科（Flatidae）的成員，與我們熟知的蟬和蠟蟬親緣關係更近。蛾蠟蟬主要分布於平地至低海拔山區，以吸食植物汁液為生。牠們最大的特色在於外型常被誤認為是小蛾，但翅...
09/05/2026

蛾蠟蟬是一類極具特色的昆蟲，雖然名字裡有個「蛾」字，但牠們其實是半翅目、蛾蠟蟬科（Flatidae）的成員，與我們熟知的蟬和蠟蟬親緣關係更近。蛾蠟蟬主要分布於平地至低海拔山區，以吸食植物汁液為生。牠們最大的特色在於外型常被誤認為是小蛾，但翅膀上並沒有蛾類的鱗片，而是覆蓋著一層白色的蠟質粉末或分泌物，這也正是「蠟蟬」一名的由來。牠們的若蟲（幼蟲） 為了保護自己，尾部常會分泌出棉絮狀或蠟絲狀的物質，乍看之下宛如一團團飄動的棉花或白色絨毛。在形態特徵上，成體翅膀寬大且常呈屋脊狀摺疊，不同於近親「廣翅蠟蟬」的平展狀。
照片使用Nikon Z8 配合 Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 拍攝

Moth Planthoppers are a highly distinctive group of insects. Although their name includes the word "moth," they are actually members of the order Hemiptera and the family Flatidae, making them more closely related to the well-known cicadas and planthoppers. Moth planthoppers are mainly distributed from lowlands to low-altitude mountain areas, where they feed on plant sap.

Their most notable characteristic is that their appearance is often mistaken for that of small moths. However, their wings do not possess the scales found on moths; instead, they are covered with a layer of white, powdery wax or secretions. This feature is precisely the origin of their name "wax planthoppers" (literally "wax cicada" in Chinese).

To protect themselves, their nymphs (juveniles) often secrete cottony or waxy, thread-like substances from the tip of their abdomen. At first glance, these secretions look like drifting clumps of cotton or white fuzz. Morphologically, the adults have broad wings that are typically folded roof-like over their bodies, which differs from the flat-spread wings of their close relatives, the broad-winged planthoppers (Ricaniidae).
Photos taken with Nikon Z8 coupled with Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

婆羅洲虎蛭 Bornean Tiger Leech (Haemadipsa picta), Borneo本物種是一種色彩鮮豔、帶有橙黑條紋的陸生蛭類，生活於婆羅洲的原始雨林中。其身體呈現獨特的亮橙黃色，並帶有黑色縱向條紋。虎蛭的叮咬感受是尖...
08/05/2026

婆羅洲虎蛭 Bornean Tiger Leech (Haemadipsa picta), Borneo
本物種是一種色彩鮮豔、帶有橙黑條紋的陸生蛭類，生活於婆羅洲的原始雨林中。其身體呈現獨特的亮橙黃色，並帶有黑色縱向條紋。虎蛭的叮咬感受是尖銳疼痛的，我親身經歷過而那確實是一場十足的雨林體驗，是用血和汗所換來的寶貴時刻。不過儘管虎蛭外表駭人，而且其唾液中含有的抗凝血劑會讓傷口持續流血很長一段時間（此時傷口則不感覺疼痛），但通常對人無害，所以並不需要太過在意。有些文獻提到這個物種可長達 33 毫米，但照片中顯示的個體大約只有這個長度的一半。我真希望能在婆羅洲的原始森林中，親眼見到並拍攝體長超過 30 毫米的巨型虎蛭！
This species is a vibrant, orange-and-black striped terrestrial leech found in Borneo's pristine rainforests. The body has distinctive, bright orange-yellow with black longitudinal stripes. The bite of a tiger leech can be sharp, stinging, or painful rather than painless. And I had felt it myself, which was quite a rainforest experience. Tiger leeches are generally harmless despite their menacing appearance, though their anticoagulant keeps the bite wound bleeding for a long time (which is then painless). Some references mentioned that this species can reach 33 mm long but the pictures shown specimens at about half the length. I truly wish I could see a giant with over 30mm in length in the primary forest of Borneo!

百看不厭的昆蟲世界，攝於香港香港是個璀璨的國際都會，而在石屎鐵森林之外卻隱藏著令人驚嘆的綠色寶藏。這片約一千一百平方公里的「彈丸之地」，有約四分之三的面積是連綿的郊野，孕育著超乎想像的昆蟲多樣性，這些看似微不足道的細小生命，如同山林間跳動的...
08/05/2026

百看不厭的昆蟲世界，攝於香港
香港是個璀璨的國際都會，而在石屎鐵森林之外卻隱藏著令人驚嘆的綠色寶藏。這片約一千一百平方公里的「彈丸之地」，有約四分之三的面積是連綿的郊野，孕育著超乎想像的昆蟲多樣性，這些看似微不足道的細小生命，如同山林間跳動的精靈，為寧靜的郊野注入了無限生機。我們何其有幸，在繁忙的都市邊緣，就能輕易走入這座生物多樣性的寶庫。
Hong Kong is a dazzling international metropolis, yet beyond its concrete jungle lies a hidden treasure trove of breathtaking greenery. In this "tiny place" of about 1,100 square kilometres, roughly three-quarters of the land is covered by rolling countryside, nurturing an astonishing diversity of insects. These seemingly insignificant tiny creatures are like dancing spirits in the woodlands, infusing the tranquil wilds with boundless vitality. How fortunate we are to easily step into this treasure trove of biodiversity right on the edge of our busy city.

東方麗沫蟬 Red and Black Spittlebug（Cosmoscarta heros）, Hong Kong 本種屬於半翅目沫蟬科，是東洋界頗具代表性的中型蟬類，最引人注目的是那豔麗的顏色：體表底色為帶光澤的紫黑色，點綴著鮮明的...
07/05/2026

東方麗沫蟬 Red and Black Spittlebug（Cosmoscarta heros）, Hong Kong
本種屬於半翅目沫蟬科，是東洋界頗具代表性的中型蟬類，最引人注目的是那豔麗的顏色：體表底色為帶光澤的紫黑色，點綴著鮮明的橘黃或血紅色斑紋，前翅中央有一條寬闊的近三角形橫帶，翅端前方則有一條較窄的波狀橫帶，後胸側板、足部及腹部也多為亮眼的橘紅色。

生態習性上，最特別的是其若蟲階段的「泡沫巢」行為。若蟲會從腹部分泌黏液，並混入空氣吹成泡沫，將自己包裹在其中以躲避天敵並保持濕潤，這也是「沫蟬」名稱的由來。和其他半翅目成員一樣，若蟲與成蟲都擁有刺吸式口器，以吸食植物汁液維生。

Belonging to the family Cercopidae within the order Hemiptera, the Red and Black Spittlebug is a highly representative medium-sized cicada species found in the Oriental realm. This species is most striking for its vivid coloration: the base body color is a glossy purplish-black, adorned with bright orange-yellow or blood-red markings. Each forewing features a broad, nearly triangular transverse band in the center and a narrower, wavy transverse band near the tip. The metathoracic pleura (side plates), legs, and abdomen are also predominantly a bright, eye-catching orange-red.

The most distinctive behavior is the "spittle nest" of its nymph stage. The nymph secretes a fluid from its abdomen, mixes it with air to blow it into a mass of foam, and envelops itself within. This foam serves to protect it from predators and maintain moisture, which is the origin of the name "spittlebug." Like other members of the Hemiptera, both the nymphs and adults possess piercing-sucking mouthparts, which they use to feed on plant sap.

蛸肖 Tetragnatha sp., Hong Kong Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S「蛸肖」一詞在漢語中通稱「蠨蛸」，是民間視為喜慶吉兆的「喜蛛」。Tetragnatha 是蜘蛛目中的一個...
06/05/2026

蛸肖 Tetragnatha sp., Hong Kong
Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
「蛸肖」一詞在漢語中通稱「蠨蛸」，是民間視為喜慶吉兆的「喜蛛」。Tetragnatha 是蜘蛛目中的一個大屬，全球已發現超過300種。這類蜘蛛體型細長，其最顯著的特徵是擁有一對非常發達的巨螯（Chelicerae），腹部呈長圓筒狀，步足亦十分細長，靜止時常將前兩對足向前伸，後兩對足向後伸，與身體呈一直線以擬態，故英文俗稱“Stretch Spider”（拉伸蜘蛛）。

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