Post by: David Martin on 20 July, 2009, 02:51:17 pm
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3739197654_c4c867f8de.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/3738407837_3af25e4f9e.jpg?v=0)(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3739242806_a1d59ecc42.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3738405753_eb62035323.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3738450109_c7853a8281.jpg?v=1248098590)
Post by: mike on 20 July, 2009, 02:52:56 pm
Post by: David Martin on 20 July, 2009, 02:58:53 pm
love number 2!!
It took a lot of work to get to that point.. Ended up using my hand to shade the flash so there wasn't too much hitting the top of the grass. Manual balance against the sunset. Flash on a remote lead, camera handheld, grass blowing in the wind.
Not your average snapshot.
Post by: toekneep on 20 July, 2009, 03:07:13 pm
Post by: David Martin on 20 July, 2009, 03:10:41 pm
The top ones look very much like the larvae of the second ones. Cinnabar(sp?) moths.
Thanks.
Post by: Moloko on 20 July, 2009, 03:12:03 pm
The top ones look very much like the larvae of the Cinnabar(sp?) moths.
Pretty certain you're right. They feed on ragwort.
Post by: RJ on 20 July, 2009, 03:24:14 pm
Very nice pictures.
Post by: toekneep on 20 July, 2009, 03:25:40 pm
I'm pretty sure the moths are 6-spot burnet moths ...
Very nice pictures.
Actually I think you are probably correct. The Cinnabar moth has more red on it I think.
Post by: border-rider on 20 July, 2009, 09:26:12 pm
Post by: Glosbiker on 20 July, 2009, 09:42:23 pm
The second photo is of a 6-spot burnet moth (day-flying moth) and the third is a mullein moth caterpillar.
Lovely, lovely invertebrates all of them
Post by: rogerzilla on 23 July, 2009, 09:27:57 pm
Blood-sucker
Creepy-crawly
Critter
HTH
Post by: David Martin on 23 July, 2009, 10:27:56 pm
CaterpillarThere is no need to get personal.. ;D
Blood-sucker
Creepy-crawly
Critter
Post by: Salvatore on 18 August, 2009, 11:07:05 am
a bee
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3831777712_4ae66898bd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3831777712/)
a hoverfly
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3832580773_558fa22896.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3832580773/)
another of the little suckers
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3832590747_6c6d697717.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3832590747/)
and finally one living up to its name
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3830499103_9e7cd75a5d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3830499103/)
Post by: RJ on 18 August, 2009, 01:12:19 pm
Post by: hellymedic on 18 August, 2009, 01:45:44 pm
:o Ummm - shutter speed?? Amazing!
Umm... I think I'd like all the info: camera/lens/aperture/shutter speed...
please!
Excellent shots!
Post by: Salvatore on 18 August, 2009, 02:08:24 pm
:o Ummm - shutter speed?? Amazing!
Camera - Canon 20D
Lens - Tamron 180mm Macro
Bee 1/500 f/8.0
Hoverfly on pink flower 1/1250 f/9.0
Hoverfly on purple flower 1/1250 f/9.0
Hoverfly in flight 1/3200 f/14
All cropped to a lesser or greater degree, gimp used to remove spots caused by bits of the Sahara being stuck on the sensor.
I needed a fast shutter speed because the critters (and their wings) don't stay still for long (and my arm was aching and shaking trying to hold a heavy lens), but on the other hand I needed a small aperture because you need all the depth of field you can muster. So I had to use the fastest ISO available (3200), with consequent loss of quality.
A tripod wouldn't have been much good because by the time it was positioned framed and focused I would end up with pictures of empty leaves. A monopod and/or right-angled viewfinder (http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=2730&1=Canon+Angle+Finder+C) might have been useful. I left them at home. D'oh!
I'm saving up for a decent ringflash, which will mean tiny aperture for max DoF and short flash duration to freeze movement.
Post by: hellymedic on 18 August, 2009, 02:12:20 pm
Post by: David Martin on 18 August, 2009, 02:23:58 pm
I used either an SB800 on a lead (typically TTL mode) or, for the stripy things, an SB800 triggered by a radio slave and a SB24 triggered by an optical slave. f22 or 25.
The high ISO performance of cameras took a quantum leap about 3 years ago, jsut when I bought the D80 which seems to be the last of that earlier era.
I'd also like a longer macro lens to get pics from further away.
..d
Post by: Salvatore on 22 August, 2009, 09:18:00 pm
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3844564261_4e18915965.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3844564261/)
Post by: Hot Flatus on 22 August, 2009, 09:23:03 pm
Post by: Jaded on 23 August, 2009, 12:16:20 am
Post by: Salvatore on 01 September, 2009, 03:49:24 pm
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3877362974_7ac5d0cbb8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3877362974/)
Post by: clarion on 01 September, 2009, 03:51:51 pm
Post by: David Martin on 02 September, 2009, 09:47:08 pm
Edit. It is a beetle. The Devil's coach horse beetle.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3882557184_6deb9db69f.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/3882555938_3612e91601.jpg)
Post by: Moloko on 03 September, 2009, 05:27:36 pm
When they feel threatened, they'll usually raise their tail up mimicking a scorpion; they will also emit a foul smelling odour.
Post by: Salvatore on 25 September, 2009, 05:39:18 pm
I think it's a shield bug (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield_bug).
[Edit: It isn't. I am reliably informed it's a Dock Bug (http://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Coreidae/coreus_marginatus.html) Coreus marginatus]
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3953670962_34d2667dc3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3953670962/)
Post by: Salvatore on 09 October, 2009, 09:05:41 pm
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3992128037_93d5ec57b9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/3992128037/)
Post by: Salvatore on 12 June, 2010, 11:34:20 am
What struck me about this one was the amount of pollen caked on his hind legs
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4692941896_faeea8b39a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/4692941896/)
and a couple of feet away:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4684463875_07696997e0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/4684463875/)
Post by: David Martin on 23 June, 2010, 10:24:48 pm
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1346/4728572970_8a9029b3c1_b.jpg)
And with the wings
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/4728571468_4c0e522b54_b.jpg)
Post by: Kathy on 25 April, 2011, 11:47:40 pm
Hints and tips for shooting erratic fast-moving teeny-tiny things gratefully appreciated.* :)
*Though I haven't got as far as "aperture" or "depth of field" in the manual yet. ::-)
Post by: David Martin on 25 April, 2011, 11:57:32 pm
Off camera flash
Set up and wait for the action to come to you. (ie you see a bee moving aroudn the flowers, pick a flower and prefocus so you are ready and waiting.
Throw 99.9% of the shots away.
Then throw the other 0.1% away and practise some more.
..d
Post by: Kathy on 26 April, 2011, 12:03:33 am
Don't have an off-camera flash. :(
How do I make the whole insect be in focus? I was finding that I was getting the head in focus and the body blurry, or vice-versa, and I don't know what words to look up in the instructions.
Post by: David Martin on 26 April, 2011, 12:08:38 am
You will however lose shutter speed so wil need a flash.
If you have a sheet of greaeproof paper (and some sticky tape) you can approximate a small softbox in front of your flash which will improve the lighting. Just make a loop from an A4 sized piece. Another bit of white card the other side of the lens will help bounce some light into the shadows. And with your 3rd pair of hands...
Post by: rogerzilla on 26 April, 2011, 09:06:16 pm
The old trick is not to actually focus at all; pre-focus closely on manual and just move the camera until the insect is sharp. Much easier.
Post by: Kathy on 28 April, 2011, 10:12:01 pm
Bees:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5665834479_6f13f7e7cf.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5666427034_cb27206710.jpg)
A Pider eyeballing me!
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5666441930_4576b3d127.jpg)
(My M-I-L did not like that piccy - I hadn't realised she was so unfond of spiders)
Some caterpillar or other:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5665884721_7ff798fe6b.jpg)
A nant:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5666418710_a11853afba.jpg)
Post by: David Martin on 29 April, 2011, 12:07:23 am
Post by: Kathy on 05 May, 2011, 09:17:01 pm
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5691405822_e657471b05.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5690859021_bf3884cfdd.jpg)
Post by: rogerzilla on 05 May, 2011, 09:50:46 pm
Post by: David Martin on 05 May, 2011, 11:04:24 pm
Post by: Kathy on 06 May, 2011, 08:33:41 am
Nice and sharp insects, a bit more playing with looking at the background and it will be really good. Have you tried the loop of greaseproof paper over the flash yet?
Still not got a flash yet. :-[
Post by: Kathy on 08 May, 2011, 06:48:53 pm
Post by: rogerzilla on 08 May, 2011, 06:51:39 pm
Post by: Zipperhead on 09 May, 2011, 08:03:44 am
Mr. Goldblum, I presume?
No, Mrs. Pike!
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_3a8mQ6kkehU/TcaBHwjfHOI/AAAAAAAAO10/Tqcqzn4JXfQ/s720/D7K_3574.JPG)
Post by: David Martin on 09 May, 2011, 12:06:39 pm
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_7IQbcug0_gs/TcbUOWl-OrI/AAAAAAAAAYc/jqfJwBK14r4/s640/IMG_0753.JPG)
Impressively squeee...
Post by: Kathy on 09 May, 2011, 12:08:50 pm
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_7IQbcug0_gs/TcbUOWl-OrI/AAAAAAAAAYc/jqfJwBK14r4/s640/IMG_0753.JPG)
Impressively squeee...
The secret is to find a really big butterfly... ;)
Post by: David Martin on 09 May, 2011, 01:17:13 pm
Impressively squeee...
The secret is to find a really big butterfly... ;)
Syon Park?
Post by: Kathy on 09 May, 2011, 01:46:36 pm
Post by: David Martin on 09 May, 2011, 02:57:59 pm
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5700408639_211f3b05a1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5700408639/)
Templeton bug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5700408639/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 12 May, 2011, 06:35:51 pm
A Pider eyeballing me!I like that a lot. The way it is looking at you.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5666441930_4576b3d127.jpg)
Post by: ravenbait on 12 May, 2011, 06:55:55 pm
Bug with the phone yesterday.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5700408639_211f3b05a1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5700408639/)
Templeton bug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5700408639/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
EEEEEEK!
DADDY LONG LEGS! TAKE IT AWAY!
Sam
Post by: Kathy on 13 May, 2011, 08:51:12 pm
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/5716905308_a0f24c4c5b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/5716335143_cc0eaf2e38.jpg)
(And yes, I'm glad I don't work in London ;) )
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 17 May, 2011, 07:32:40 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 20 May, 2011, 08:16:08 pm
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/5740822168_2d3d89dce8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5740822168/)
What impressed me about these 2 is that they managed to fly away without disengaging. The foot-high club.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/5740881352_2b0fa166d2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5740881352/)
Plenty of these chaps about this morning
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5740078480_7131787b33.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5740078480/)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/5740079556_2c00449d49.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5740079556/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5739527347_0b6fa1729a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5739527347/)
and an evil-looking scorpion fly
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/5740079218_f9c2537a72.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/5740079218/)
Post by: nicknack on 02 June, 2011, 07:01:54 pm
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/nicknacknick/spider-1.jpg)
Post by: Pingu on 02 June, 2011, 09:35:02 pm
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 02 June, 2011, 09:39:07 pm
Post by: Kathy on 03 June, 2011, 09:10:34 am
Post by: Pingu on 03 June, 2011, 07:44:08 pm
Post by: Pingu on 12 June, 2011, 11:29:24 pm
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/5826292244_a6aa257df8_z.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/5825735145_60834fde15_z.jpg)
Post by: longers on 13 June, 2011, 10:08:33 am
I noticed this beetle last week and thought it interesting for the bright blue detailing.
Post by: Pingu on 24 June, 2011, 08:31:49 pm
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5112/5866702899_87c934f257_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5866702899/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5866724697_0c714420ca_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5866724697/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/5867380864_b094f983a1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5867380864/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5076/5866842349_f330fd8c94_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5866842349/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5867409220_42fab1b6bf_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5867409220/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5867430606_ded371b9e2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5867430606/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/5866900197_ac80927d59_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5866900197/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/5866919423_cafbed8759_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5866919423/)
Post by: fuzzy on 27 June, 2011, 08:09:08 pm
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/mattlangridge/DSC01322.jpg)
Loaded with pollen.
As I was getting in close, I kept hearing what I thought was angry buzzing from a neighbouring bush. It turned out to be my model. As it started to gather the pollen/ nectar it folded its wings tight on its back like in Pingus image and the wings shimmered and buzzed quite sharply for a second. I think it is Bumble Bee ecstasy at finding stuff ;D
Post by: Pingu on 06 July, 2011, 02:59:54 pm
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5238/5906641982_e1e7961570_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906641982/)
IMG_4257 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906641982/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 06 July, 2011, 08:51:32 pm
Post by: Kathy on 06 July, 2011, 11:37:09 pm
I keep trying to get a bee in flight but am finding it nigh on impossible :(
Bees are a bugger. That's why I prefer ladybirds. :)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 10 July, 2011, 08:00:49 pm
I keep trying to get a bee in flight but am finding it nigh on impossible :(
Bees are a bugger. That's why I prefer ladybirds. :)
I couldn't honestly say the last time I saw a ladybird :'(
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 10 July, 2011, 08:01:41 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/5906087165_42bc4c181a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906087165/)
IMG_4267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906087165/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: fuzzy on 10 July, 2011, 11:31:24 pm
There is a bug here somewhere, but I was really taking a photo of the flower, but I don't think there's a flowers thread.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/5906087165_42bc4c181a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906087165/)
IMG_4267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/5906087165/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Start a thread?
Post by: Pingu on 11 July, 2011, 10:46:43 pm
IMG_3614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/4784413724/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 16 July, 2011, 10:38:35 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5944395718_3c93f2191c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5944395718/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5944395718/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: Peter on 17 July, 2011, 12:19:48 am
Some copulating crickets..
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5944395718_3c93f2191c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5944395718/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5944395718/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Aren't they soldier beetles?
Post by: David Martin on 17 July, 2011, 03:30:26 pm
Post by: David Martin on 28 July, 2011, 05:16:38 pm
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5984480705/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5985045076_d54fc4454c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Taken with the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 macro lens.
Post by: Wobbly John on 11 August, 2011, 10:50:11 pm
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/wobblyjohn/spider.jpg)
Included matchbox for scale. The spider was absolutely flat against the wall.
??? ??? ???
Post by: Sergeant Pluck on 11 August, 2011, 10:56:29 pm
That thing's f*cking horrible.
Post by: alexb on 11 August, 2011, 10:58:42 pm
Post by: RJ on 12 August, 2011, 12:04:54 am
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5984480705_6a618fb028.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5984480705/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5984480705/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5985045076_d54fc4454c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Taken with the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 macro lens.
Not locally. S Africa??
Post by: Pingu on 12 August, 2011, 11:07:28 am
Post by: David Martin on 12 August, 2011, 01:16:26 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5984480705_6a618fb028.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5984480705/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5984480705/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5985045076_d54fc4454c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/5985045076/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Taken with the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 macro lens.
Not locally. S Africa??
Longleat, actually.
Post by: spesh on 12 August, 2011, 02:01:30 pm
Not a photo for artistic merit, but a 'What the hell is it?' shot:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/wobblyjohn/spider.jpg)
Included matchbox for scale. The spider was absolutely flat against the wall.
??? ??? ???
It's a harvestman - more specifically, Dicranopalpus ramosus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicranopalpus_ramosus). A non-indigenous species, it was first spotted in the UK in 1957.
Post by: Wobbly John on 12 August, 2011, 02:56:33 pm
It's a harvestman - more specifically, Dicranopalpus ramosus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicranopalpus_ramosus). A non-indigenous species, it was first spotted in the UK in 1957.
Thanks. That's the fella. :thumbsup:
At just over 10 cm leg-span, my example seems to be at the larger end of the Wiki description.
Post by: Red on 15 August, 2011, 10:21:35 pm
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1147/1061634711_b1b06b14e8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/windiain/1061634711/)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/336631246_309a591741_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/windiain/336631246)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/336631135_2a1ac08e7c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/windiain/336631135/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3779698646_d4a9e3b32b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/windiain/3779698646/)
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 15 August, 2011, 11:22:46 pm
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 16 August, 2011, 07:47:46 pm
Post by: Canardly on 16 August, 2011, 08:46:11 pm
Post by: Red on 18 August, 2011, 01:31:27 am
Great dragonfly photos. Dragonflies are always good.
Thanks! :)
Red, that first one looks massive!
We breed 'em big in Lincolnshire. :D
Post by: scott on 18 August, 2011, 04:55:29 am
Norteamericano bugs OK?
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6031435098_c3122094fe_z.jpg)
[urlhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/certhia/6031435098/in/photostream]Slaty Skimmer[/url]
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6027387173_c14dc15795_z.jpg)
American Rubyspot (male) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/certhia/6027387173/in/photostream)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5958993665_12abf19dda_z.jpg)
Ebony Jewelwing ovipositing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/certhia/5958993665/in/photostream)
Post by: Pingu on 19 August, 2011, 07:31:14 pm
Norteamericano bugs OK?
Nice :thumbsup:
Post by: fuzzy on 19 August, 2011, 08:21:07 pm
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/mattlangridge/DSC01586.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/mattlangridge/DSC01589.jpg)
Post by: Pingu on 19 August, 2011, 10:49:49 pm
Post by: Pingu on 21 August, 2011, 04:55:51 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6064790411_16f0a58ec4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6064790411/)
IMG_4474 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6064790411/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 21 August, 2011, 04:56:31 pm
IMG_4489 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6064825229/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 21 September, 2011, 10:06:46 pm
IMG_5063 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6170020123/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 21 September, 2011, 10:10:14 pm
IMG_4993 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6159153934/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: border-rider on 21 September, 2011, 10:44:22 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6170020123_a95566737b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6170020123/)
IMG_5063 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6170020123/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Great pic
That's a Burnet moth
Post by: Pingu on 21 September, 2011, 11:03:56 pm
IMG_5001 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6158988991/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: rogerzilla on 25 September, 2011, 09:55:05 am
(http://www.peeble.com/bug1.jpg)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 25 September, 2011, 05:23:26 pm
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 25 September, 2011, 05:28:19 pm
Anyone know moths?Shmaybe a Marbled Beauty? http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=55
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6064790411_16f0a58ec4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6064790411/)
IMG_4474 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6064790411/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Peter on 26 September, 2011, 01:24:39 am
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6159153934_6c19eaae72_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6159153934/)
IMG_4993 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6159153934/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Garden Tiger, I think; they are variable (as, indeed, am I).
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 26 October, 2011, 11:49:09 pm
Post by: Peter on 26 October, 2011, 11:57:14 pm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6284577484_da2c0489b7.jpg)
Orange Underwing moth, I think.
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 27 October, 2011, 12:27:34 am
Post by: Pingu on 24 November, 2011, 06:06:14 pm
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6231/6395568127_28c5977b6b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6395568127/)
IMG_4892 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/6395568127/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: clarion on 05 January, 2012, 10:36:59 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/P1010308.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/P1010309.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/P1010307.jpg)
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 19 May, 2012, 10:44:38 pm
Some kind of fly that was sitting very still!
Post by: BrianI on 23 May, 2012, 09:53:07 pm
Great Diving Beetle Larva:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7257883234_b2e1da65a9_z.jpg)
Caddis fly Larva:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7257912204_04712689c6_z.jpg)
Stone fly:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7257919036_6748853301_z.jpg)
All shot using my Canon A590is. Not the worlds best at macro....
Post by: fuzzy on 10 June, 2012, 07:51:14 pm
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/mattlangridge/DSC02255.jpg)
Post by: David Martin on 01 July, 2012, 03:45:08 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7478719536_ab49563277_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/7478719536/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/7478719536/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: BrianI on 09 July, 2012, 06:30:10 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/BrianInnes/Invertebrates/IMG_0971ElephantHawkMoth.jpg)
Photo taken while helping with a moth survey at my local nature reserve. :)
Post by: Kathy on 16 July, 2012, 10:30:00 pm
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gvWiKcUJeqs/UASFxsavj-I/AAAAAAAACOg/8jxzmOI13Y8/s640/IMG_5874.JPG)
(I've had a careful check that I'm not indecent in that one).
So instead, here's a proper native seven-spot, nomming away on aphids:
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KpIE295Td1E/UASFj1SUnYI/AAAAAAAACOY/1Tbs6hahuTo/s640/IMG_5870.JPG)
And a flutterby
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o-cETCYYaa4/UASF9t4kxPI/AAAAAAAACOs/OsDlSMaZ8jI/s640/IMG_5897.JPG)
Post by: David Martin on 17 July, 2012, 04:08:45 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7590505380_cecbce8613_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/7590505380/)
DSC_6988 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/7590505380/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: Peter on 17 July, 2012, 05:13:24 pm
Post by: David Martin on 17 July, 2012, 05:16:22 pm
Post by: Peter on 17 July, 2012, 05:18:32 pm
Post by: Kathy on 24 July, 2012, 09:37:26 pm
Longhorn beetles:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GEZiScvcsH8/UAxsx4xJ53I/AAAAAAAACRg/ByUc006hv2E/s640/IMG_6038.JPG)
Soldier beetles (a second male kept trying to get in on the action):
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K65MhHlBnRI/UA8DeD97kTI/AAAAAAAACTQ/KqIaWM1qSMg/s640/IMG_6135.JPG)
Flies - not sure which type:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eAIrFGPkGHU/UA8C_3o-4bI/AAAAAAAACS0/O41_znYldHA/s640/IMG_6105.JPG)
Anyone know what this is? I'm guessing gall wasp larvae:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8y7DJdOIQ4/UAxti_E7r5I/AAAAAAAACR8/ypIrayR0T2c/s640/IMG_6059.JPG)
Post by: BrianI on 26 July, 2012, 08:06:02 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/BrianInnes/Moths/IMG_1013_v1GardenTigerMoth.jpg)
Post by: Peter on 26 July, 2012, 08:08:47 pm
Post by: Riggers on 30 July, 2012, 09:48:31 am
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/Riggers_1956/WhoBlinksFirst.jpg)
Post by: clarion on 02 August, 2012, 08:16:30 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/ado15/IMG_0822.jpg)
Post by: AndyK on 15 August, 2012, 04:48:35 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Minitar1/Dg/P1020085.jpg)
Post by: Peter on 15 August, 2012, 05:11:06 pm
Post by: AndyK on 15 August, 2012, 05:19:39 pm
Post by: Peter on 15 August, 2012, 08:31:45 pm
Post by: PaulR on 28 August, 2012, 05:33:45 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7804562172_c092ca5760_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62297839@N05/7804562172/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7804561386_659f0db86a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62297839@N05/7804561386/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7804562242_88050332dd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62297839@N05/7804562242/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7804562378_5bfff14234_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62297839@N05/7804562378/)
It was pretty difficult deciding which bits to try to get in focus, particularly as they kept moving and I was using a rather cumbersome old manual lens. There were many other shots that I discarded. The fourth one was a beautiful blue of some variety but it never came to rest with its wings down.
Post by: clarion on 29 August, 2012, 04:35:03 pm
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2012, 09:36:58 pm
IMG_0763 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7923788656/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2012, 09:37:47 pm
IMG_0810 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7924230640/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 05 September, 2012, 10:06:01 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7923788656_2f20d8f9be_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7923788656/)
IMG_0763 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7923788656/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Is that an LED or fluorescent light source? It appears to be strobing.
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2012, 10:09:39 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7923788656_2f20d8f9be_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7923788656/)
IMG_0763 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7923788656/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Is that an LED or fluorescent light source? It appears to be strobing.
Sorry, I didn't notice what sort of light it was.
Post by: Pingu on 07 September, 2012, 09:43:23 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7951495544_c91bc3b826_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7951495544/)
IMG_5540 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/7951495544/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: fuzzy on 07 September, 2012, 11:18:14 pm
Post by: Pingu on 09 September, 2012, 10:52:18 pm
Post by: Peter on 09 September, 2012, 11:52:57 pm
Post by: fuzzy on 25 September, 2012, 07:18:27 pm
A Red Admiral spied in the garden this afternoon
Post by: bumper on 25 September, 2012, 07:23:37 pm
Lovely pic!
Post by: fuzzy on 25 September, 2012, 07:24:25 pm
Thanks :thumbsup:
Post by: Riggers on 05 October, 2012, 02:37:27 pm
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/Riggers_1956/Spider051012.jpg)
Post by: Salvatore on 12 October, 2012, 04:42:19 pm
Post by: Riggers on 12 October, 2012, 04:48:28 pm
Good camera? Must be.
Post by: PaulR on 12 October, 2012, 05:27:03 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 12 October, 2012, 05:53:12 pm
Lovely image Salvatorers. You're taking some cracking images of late.
Good camera? Must be.
That's very kind of you to say so, Riggers.
It's a Canon G11
Post by: Salvatore on 12 October, 2012, 05:59:09 pm
Is that a female stag beetle? Apart from the looks, it's the only sort of big black beetle I can think of that would pose so patiently!You could well be right. There was no chance of motion blur. There were lots of them about (in the New Forest) and I may have unknowingly trodden on one or two, but I did flip one over which I had spotted on its back with its legs in the air.
Post by: fuzzy on 14 October, 2012, 03:35:30 pm
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8079719270_7d3e0114cb_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/8079719270/)
Somewhere on Klendathu, Johnny Rico lays in wait, ready to leap onto the back of this beast, open a hole with his pulse rifle and pop in a plasma grenade.
He says Kill them- Kill them all!
Post by: docsquid on 13 June, 2013, 07:14:35 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/8971772676_520492862d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8971772676/)
Large Red Damselfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8971772676/) by AlvecoteWood (http://www.flickr.com/people/alvecotewood/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8409/8950026755_1da98f8b73.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8950026755/)
Four-spotted Chaser (Explored) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8950026755/) by AlvecoteWood (http://www.flickr.com/people/alvecotewood/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/8904490132_4895f3a370.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8904490132/)
Speckled Wood (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/8904490132/) by AlvecoteWood (http://www.flickr.com/people/alvecotewood/), on Flickr
Lots of lovely damselflies and dragonflies about right now, so hopefully there will be more soon.
Post by: docsquid on 17 June, 2013, 04:42:34 pm
Small Heath Butterfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvecotewood/9059330318/) by AlvecoteWood (http://www.flickr.com/people/alvecotewood/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 27 June, 2013, 02:48:35 pm
Waiter, there's a beer on my bug - the tables have been etched/printed with his original specimen drawings.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/9149311791_49de283a8e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9149311791/)
pub (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9149311791/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
And the glass wall by the entrance has specimens embedded in it.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/9152251378_e9cd0b77d1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9152251378/)
barfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9152251378/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: BrianI on 16 August, 2013, 06:39:27 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W-p3_o9eKs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W-p3_o9eKs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8owBDMUY_Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8owBDMUY_Q)
:)
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2013, 09:25:18 pm
IMG_2014 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9664480107/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2013, 09:27:46 pm
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/9668459344_b94329a783_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9668459344/)
IMG_2097 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9668459344/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/9668464744_2467e54164_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9668464744/)
IMG_2099 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9668464744/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 14 September, 2013, 08:36:18 pm
dcfibfhb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/9743107692/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 20 September, 2013, 09:30:32 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/9842308886_f2fecfa148_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842308886/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842308886/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/9842369044_6262d17f70_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842369044/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842369044/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/9842362265_25a721256c_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842362265/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842362265/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/9842365174_f944285466_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842365174/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842365174/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7448/9842366744_06944908b5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842366744/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/9842366744/) by davidmamartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidmam/), on Flickr
Slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/sets/72157635701743045/show/
Post by: Pingu on 07 October, 2013, 08:55:16 pm
IMG_0608 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/10143562416/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 26 October, 2013, 07:45:19 pm
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/10496608164_1271d0d756_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/10496608164/)
IMG_2421 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/10496608164/) by The Pingus (http://www.flickr.com/people/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 12 April, 2014, 12:59:47 pm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/13796249243_1b22eef3ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n28ofg)
IMG_0785 (https://flic.kr/p/n28ofg) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
ETA - a quick look at images on the interwebs indicates they may be mites.
Post by: otherdave on 12 April, 2014, 04:18:42 pm
A rather poorly looking bee. Mrs P tried to revive it with honey, but it didn't seem interested. It looked like something had laid some eggs on its back under its wings. Any ideas?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/13796249243_1b22eef3ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n28ofg)
IMG_0785 (https://flic.kr/p/n28ofg) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
ETA - a quick look at images on the interwebs indicates they may be mites.
Might be, bee mites :thumbsup:
Post by: BrianI on 12 May, 2014, 07:02:19 pm
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14157790195_93d09d6c4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nz5nLX)
Shiny Green Insect (https://flic.kr/p/nz5nLX) by BrianInnesPhotography (https://www.flickr.com/people/31342356@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/13971156488_cdf48bba4b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhzQ5q)
Mating insects (https://flic.kr/p/nhzQ5q) by BrianInnesPhotography (https://www.flickr.com/people/31342356@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/13971126277_93d36f711f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhzF6x)
Shiny Ladybird (https://flic.kr/p/nhzF6x) by BrianInnesPhotography (https://www.flickr.com/people/31342356@N05/), on Flickr
The photos aren't as sharp as I'd like, mind you, I was shooting hand held...
Post by: Peter on 06 June, 2014, 10:47:03 am
(http://www.zen177395.zen.co.uk/Wasp's nest.JPG)
A week or two later, back at home, I saw this mayfly which had just emerged from its previous "shell". I understand it is the only insect which does this at this stage in its life, so was pretty pleased to see the two together, given the short life of the fully metamorphosed fly.
(http://www.zen177395.zen.co.uk/Mayfly.JPG)
Post by: billplumtree on 06 June, 2014, 06:35:58 pm
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cG6nzCOPb4g/U5HwLF4vo-I/AAAAAAAAFyw/cfSOlieSewA/s800/P1010277.jpg)
He's called Davy, obviously
Post by: billplumtree on 06 June, 2014, 08:00:05 pm
Un-named bee
Post by: Pingu on 09 June, 2014, 10:51:28 pm
IMG_3305 (https://flic.kr/p/nCKeAp) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Post by: nicknack on 26 July, 2014, 03:55:21 pm
Looks like an earthworm and has been happily swimming about for a few days. Now the middle of it has erupted with loads of wriggly things. Is it reproducing or what?
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/nicknacknick/IMG_4025_zpsfaf7abe2.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/nicknacknick/media/IMG_4025_zpsfaf7abe2.jpg.html)
Post by: David Martin on 26 July, 2014, 05:58:59 pm
Post by: nicknack on 26 July, 2014, 07:01:25 pm
Post by: mcshroom on 15 August, 2014, 06:12:39 pm
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g9sX5ODA6V0/U-4-ANFj7jI/AAAAAAAAGss/i4P67znCHhY/w750-h553-no/IMG_0014.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-enmO1zXlZ2Q/U-4-Ey0xomI/AAAAAAAAGs0/mvuO7QoSry0/w737-h553-no/IMG_0027.JPG)
Post by: David Martin on 31 August, 2014, 06:51:26 pm
Edit: it appears to be an elephant hawk moth.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15092421471_aa36621294_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oZEB6i)IMAG2335 (https://flic.kr/p/oZEB6i) by davidmamartin (https://www.flickr.com/people/62034421@N00/), on Flickr
It is a genuine caterpillar.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/14908806770_6b3017fd83_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oHrwQA)IMAG2339 (https://flic.kr/p/oHrwQA) by davidmamartin (https://www.flickr.com/people/62034421@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 10:47:34 pm
IMG_3969 (https://flic.kr/p/p11AMx) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 10:48:38 pm
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/15076210206_3d561443a0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYew3J)
IMG_3937 (https://flic.kr/p/oYew3J) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 10:54:13 pm
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15076038426_17137aa5ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1)
IMG_3900 (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 10:56:10 pm
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14759871207_9945bb9ee2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ouhcu4)
Shiny beetle (https://flic.kr/p/ouhcu4) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 11:00:59 pm
IMG_3883 (https://flic.kr/p/oHJNy4) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: bumper on 02 September, 2014, 11:09:28 pm
What's this?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15076038426_17137aa5ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1)
IMG_3900 (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Was this found in the uk?
It's a violet carpenter bee, these are rare to find in the uk!
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2014, 11:12:59 pm
What's this?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15076038426_17137aa5ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1)
IMG_3900 (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Was this found in the uk?
It's a violet carpenter bee, these are rare to find in the uk!
Nah, it was SE France, but thanks for the ID :)
Post by: bumper on 02 September, 2014, 11:16:44 pm
What's this?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15076038426_17137aa5ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1)
IMG_3900 (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Was this found in the uk?
It's a violet carpenter bee, these are rare to find in the uk!
Nah, it was SE France, but thanks for the ID :)
Good find though, they're pretty big aren't they!
I got a bit excited then, I thought the invasion had started and they were going to be all over the country.
Should've known it wasn't England, it looks sunny on the photos ;D
Post by: Pingu on 03 September, 2014, 06:45:34 pm
What's this?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15076038426_17137aa5ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1)
IMG_3900 (https://flic.kr/p/oYdCZ1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Was this found in the uk?
It's a violet carpenter bee, these are rare to find in the uk!
Nah, it was SE France, but thanks for the ID :)
Good find though, they're pretty big aren't they!
I got a bit excited then, I thought the invasion had started and they were going to be all over the country.
Should've known it wasn't England, it looks sunny on the photos ;D
It was mahoosive - a very impressive insect. We thought it was a beetle to begin with, but after I thought it was more waspy, beeish in shape.
Post by: PaulR on 07 September, 2014, 12:52:04 pm
I did meet this chap though who posed nicely on a greenhouse. Hugest hopper I ever did see.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/PaulRide/IMG_0543_zpsfbf79784.jpg)
Post by: bumper on 09 September, 2014, 08:13:57 pm
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/15005230847_a89a51c1ac_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/oRXJmF)
Post by: BrianI on 09 September, 2014, 08:45:45 pm
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15191689772_604e71c249_c.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/15192063915_dd27015a74_c.jpg)
:thumbsup:
Post by: Mr Larrington on 16 September, 2014, 01:18:07 am
My USAnian chums who know about these things tell me this is a stinkbug. This one has a gammy left rear leg.
Post by: scott on 24 November, 2014, 02:44:47 am
This is a Shadow Darner that was patrolling its territory in a constructed wetland here in Virginia:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15209588189_2b4259943c_b.jpg)
Post by: Steph on 24 November, 2014, 03:43:53 am
Post by: Pingu on 25 December, 2014, 05:24:28 pm
IMG_4514 (https://flic.kr/p/qfoNyj) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/people/36539950@N00/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2015, 12:41:14 am
IMG_5517 (https://flic.kr/p/xN8MqJ) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2015, 12:44:17 am
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/620/20825672816_06706c6a75_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xJi1Yq)
IMG_5486 (https://flic.kr/p/xJi1Yq) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 05 October, 2015, 12:23:54 am
IMG_5372 (https://flic.kr/p/xJJXMP) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: PaulR on 05 October, 2015, 10:30:43 am
(https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/fc2b6eca1a37c8710c9d39009f1083960b4c85e6.jpg)
Post by: Paul on 25 June, 2016, 03:45:10 pm
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn6/gaydisco/DSCF3158.jpg) (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/gaydisco/media/DSCF3158.jpg.html)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn6/gaydisco/DSCF3157.jpg) (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/gaydisco/media/DSCF3157.jpg.html)
Apologies that the pics are nowhere near the usual quality of this thread.
Circle of life in the back garden. What are the chances we'll end up with a decent skeleton?
Post by: trekker12 on 11 July, 2016, 01:21:46 pm
Found in the garden enjoying a piece of the rotten gatepost. We saw another one whilst out for our walk last night about half a mile away from this one.
(http://i.imgur.com/2KmdtWB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7G7S17M.jpg)
Post by: Riggers on 11 July, 2016, 01:26:30 pm
The preferred food for adults is oak leaves, but they will also feed on conifer needles.
Post by: trekker12 on 11 July, 2016, 01:31:54 pm
Post by: rogerzilla on 11 July, 2016, 02:15:50 pm
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8880/27625285763_1855ebb1d5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J69P1p)damsel (https://flic.kr/p/J69P1p) by rogerzilla (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41286375@N07/), on Flickr
Post by: rogerzilla on 11 July, 2016, 02:17:02 pm
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7313/27960173650_64ca6d281a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JAKcvu)lizards (https://flic.kr/p/JAKcvu) by rogerzilla (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41286375@N07/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 24 July, 2016, 10:22:17 pm
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8822/27874829873_7c9c63228a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JtcMM4)
IMG_6933_01 (https://flic.kr/p/JtcMM4) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 31 July, 2016, 08:40:21 pm
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8887/28670817415_f588572377_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KFxr9c)
IMG_6941_01 (https://flic.kr/p/KFxr9c) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Riggers on 10 August, 2016, 11:16:52 am
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/Riggers_1956/Wasp-nest_zps6nj35pev.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/Riggers_1956/media/Wasp-nest_zps6nj35pev.jpg.html)
Post by: Pingu on 11 September, 2016, 11:52:59 pm
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8246/29319184340_3dc5f17de8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LEQu3h)
IMG_4782_01 (https://flic.kr/p/LEQu3h) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8198/29575028186_e42b107b01_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M4rKv5)
IMG_4777_01 (https://flic.kr/p/M4rKv5) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 14 September, 2016, 09:30:24 pm
IMG_4620_2 (https://flic.kr/p/MiG4i1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: MagnusOpus on 23 September, 2016, 12:04:29 pm
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8532/29224262324_660da21315_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwrZ2N)spider (https://flic.kr/p/LwrZ2N) by Mike Clampitt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/67686073@N08/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 30 September, 2016, 08:32:16 pm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8408/29731721400_2747ac7706_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MihQWd)DSC_6573 (https://flic.kr/p/MihQWd) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 01 October, 2016, 10:34:22 pm
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8056/29967502531_a2c63f621c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ME8hs8)DSC_6994 (https://flic.kr/p/ME8hs8) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
I can confirm that trying to focus a macro lens handheld is somewhat challenging.
Unfortunately our moth expert was rather too keen to get them into glass tubes making photos challenging.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8254/30050817095_75b1a0dbb6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MMuhY8)DSC_6999 (https://flic.kr/p/MMuhY8) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8618/29423265334_077cee9b77_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQ2VGb)DSC_7024 (https://flic.kr/p/LQ2VGb) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Have to admit I am rather liking the 105mm macro lens, though my arms are in need of training.
Post by: David Martin on 04 October, 2016, 12:47:50 pm
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8330/30006783811_8d45fc2b6d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MHABpz)Comma (https://flic.kr/p/MHABpz) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 24 June, 2017, 03:52:18 pm
IMG_6208_01 (https://flic.kr/p/VvgWYj) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 24 June, 2017, 06:24:25 pm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/34694850003_4a1a993352_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/URSba2)
IMG_6195_01 (https://flic.kr/p/URSba2) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 13 July, 2017, 11:38:31 pm
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4294/35865571126_f670f7974c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WDjqKY)DSC_1621 (https://flic.kr/p/WDjqKY) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 01 August, 2017, 08:14:34 pm
Post by: Jayjay on 05 August, 2017, 09:32:18 am
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/35984811590_5c059d725e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WPRyN3)Cricket (https://flic.kr/p/WPRyN3) by John Jackson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29179705@N02/), on Flickr
Post by: Jayjay on 05 August, 2017, 09:35:50 am
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4393/35573367013_c2ee4e00b7.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WcuNE2)Darter (https://flic.kr/p/WcuNE2) by John Jackson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29179705@N02/), on Flickr
Post by: Mr Larrington on 02 September, 2017, 12:22:55 am
Dragonfly sending semaphore, Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha NE (https://flic.kr/p/XHErvC) by Mr Larrington (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_larrington/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 09 September, 2017, 10:18:58 pm
IMG_9211_01 (https://flic.kr/p/WCZhyd) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 09 September, 2017, 10:20:13 pm
IMG_9357_01 (https://flic.kr/p/WSBjDA) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 14 October, 2017, 07:12:32 pm
IMG_9748_01 (https://flic.kr/p/ZmscLU) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 31 October, 2017, 09:57:23 pm
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4469/38011164216_c652e32981_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZUV9Qh)DSC_3708 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/ZUV9Qh) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 02 November, 2017, 08:47:03 pm
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/38090354072_de60fbbf1b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/212V2dC)20171102_183203 (https://flic.kr/p/212V2dC) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/), on Flickr
Trigger warning - 8 legs (originally)
(click to show/hide)
Post by: Salvatore on 19 May, 2018, 08:10:42 pm
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/40403356650_55e9f2e1e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24yiLiq)
A very small grasshopper or cricket, perhaps?
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/27339157817_3e5a4f4570_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HDSk8X)
Post by: Pingu on 18 June, 2018, 09:58:12 pm
IMG_8005_01 (https://flic.kr/p/26VGHkt) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: David Martin on 04 July, 2018, 05:53:30 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhRQC9QXkAYu11P.jpg)
Post by: Pingu on 22 July, 2018, 10:37:27 pm
IMG_8841_01 (https://flic.kr/p/29oaegx) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: andytheflyer on 23 July, 2018, 08:58:25 am
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1790/43570310241_8c53a4acb2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29oaegx)
IMG_8841_01 (https://flic.kr/p/29oaegx) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Pah! Call that a lens? I've got loads more than you...….
Post by: Heat on 26 July, 2018, 11:11:42 pm
Post by: Pingu on 04 August, 2018, 07:58:12 pm
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1779/42015985980_12de027540_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/271NUPo)
IMG_8936_01 (https://flic.kr/p/271NUPo) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: BrianI on 04 August, 2018, 10:00:43 pm
I really ought to get out with my Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro lens...
Post by: Pingu on 09 August, 2018, 11:01:46 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 20 June, 2019, 03:52:01 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48097498737_5b4dfc5565_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghdfFB)
Post by: BrianI on 20 June, 2019, 05:06:57 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 22 June, 2019, 04:26:40 pm
Great photo Salvatore. Would be interesting in seeing details of your DIY flash diffuser:-)
Thanks Brian. I looked at various youtube videos returned by a 'DIY flash diffuser' search, but most looked very cumbersome and fragile, fine in a studio but unlikely to survive long in my camera bag on a hike. But it did give me some ideas. This is what I came up with - it's very much a first attempt.
This is it so far. A white plastic container (originally containing Ovaltine), with the neck cut off, and half covered in aluminium foil.
(https://i.imgur.com/bxskuTSm.jpg)
It fits over the flash head. As the (round) plastic has to be bent a bit to fit over the (rectangular) flash head, it stays put without any assistance. It can be packed away pushed back down the flash and still fits inside the faux-velvet drawstring bag.
(https://i.imgur.com/ebiNpQtm.jpg)
The flash head is far too high, pointing in the wrong direction considering at 1:1 the subject is only about 70 mm from the front element.
(https://i.imgur.com/zd5fvJom.jpg)
The idea of the foil is to bounce light downwards. I'm not sure how effective it is - more experimentation required. I think the next step is to mount the flash next to the lens somehow. I've got various cables and brackets but don't want to make the ensemble too unwieldy. Also I've an idea to attach the diffuser to the end of the lens (almost like a petal lens hood with diffuser one side and reflector on the other, if you see what I mean).
Anyway, the results. The flash allows me to use an aperture of about f/14 to f/20. The shadows seem to be softened compared to bare flash, although there are bright reflections off any shiny bits of anatomy (but that happens with bright sunlight as well).
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48108405556_aa7291c5d8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gib9Ud)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48101829842_ab56701bb5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghAsaQ)
This beastie was approx. 3-4 mm long (tip of head to end of wings)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48103880023_13d7ae461e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghLXBM)
Post by: BrianI on 22 June, 2019, 05:03:31 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 22 June, 2019, 07:24:11 pm
Thee most popular item to repurpose as a macro flash diffuser seems to be a Pringles can.
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 23 June, 2019, 07:07:43 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48114270613_11c5ec9a54.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2giGdnT)IMG_3236_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2giGdnT) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48114693818_f3d5282ae3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2giJobw)IMG_0800_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2giJobw) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48114750172_a9e5eab7e5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2giJEW9)IMG_0839_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2giJEW9) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 10 July, 2019, 06:48:30 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48238971661_f0c400bfa7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2guHkDX)
Post by: Salvatore on 12 July, 2019, 03:32:14 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48265171437_0762bea419_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gx2BWe)
Post by: Salvatore on 13 July, 2019, 01:15:27 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48271255577_e16332b785_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gxyNxc)
Post by: ElyDave on 13 July, 2019, 02:34:29 pm
taken in 2009, at Wicken Fen, with a Canon SX100
(https://i.imgur.com/D3hm3rZ.jpg)
About two weeks ago at Welney WWT using my Olympus EM10 and 100-300 Lumix Zoom
Post by: Salvatore on 17 July, 2019, 08:04:41 am
Including a voyeur.
There was also a voyeur with a camera.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48297903142_515ee837b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gzVnVY)
Post by: Salvatore on 24 July, 2019, 11:13:19 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48363346101_a1b0005b4b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gFGMQR)
Post by: andyoxon on 24 July, 2019, 11:18:48 am
A male Beautiful Demoiselle this morning. It kept flying off, but nearly always flew back to the same place and adopted the same pose. Which was nice, if you were trying to photograph him.
...
Excellent. Great detail. :thumbsup:
Post by: Salvatore on 26 July, 2019, 11:12:49 am
Yesterday I came across this evil-looking beastie. Googling for 'insect with long spike on its back' eventually revealed it to be a parasitoid wasp, a female gasteruption jaculator. She uses her ridiculously long ovipositor to penetrate nests of solitary bees and lay her eggs there. The eggs hatch and eat the bee grubs.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48372191267_3d2cc1c7b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gGu8cH)
Post by: Salvatore on 08 August, 2019, 03:26:14 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48488097132_a08aa8c6e8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gSJaYG)
Post by: ElyDave on 18 August, 2019, 04:49:33 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iZ2B3E6.jpg)
Dragonflies on Islay, at Finlaggan - Golden Ringed Dragonfly, and not sure on the next one, vagrant darter or ruddy darter (more likely)
(https://i.imgur.com/wmDov8C.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sMekbDx.jpg)
And another, female golden ringed dragonfly, ovipositing in a burn on Jura
(https://i.imgur.com/ONdqNun.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/7nYVaWs.jpg)
Post by: ElyDave on 29 August, 2019, 11:08:28 am
(https://i.imgur.com/P4FOoWS.jpg)
Post by: Pingu on 11 September, 2019, 09:36:26 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48649251426_3207d5e883_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h7Y8x1)
IMG_3888_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2h7Y8x1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 07 April, 2020, 05:55:51 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49746831967_1b82415808.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iMXvZr)
5 minutes previously there was more of the something
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49746609261_714a39b541.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iMWnMF)
Post by: Salvatore on 12 April, 2020, 06:54:28 pm
Garden visitor (or resident) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPyLmA)
Post by: Salvatore on 15 April, 2020, 04:05:07 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49776608568_5d7ba27233_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iQA8x7)
Post by: Pingu on 20 April, 2020, 06:48:32 pm
IMG_3103_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2iSvV6i) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 27 April, 2020, 03:53:14 pm
Post by: Pingu on 27 April, 2020, 04:17:23 pm
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Tipula_rufina_%2830742245038%29.jpg) (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tipula_rufina_(30742245038).jpg)
Post by: Salvatore on 02 May, 2020, 08:08:59 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49847253302_1a2009a824.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iWQcKL)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49846950211_e4e4f9eea1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iWNDE4)
Post by: Salvatore on 05 May, 2020, 08:03:58 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49854249828_5a3f9838b3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iXs4zw)
Post by: Salvatore on 06 May, 2020, 04:29:56 pm
[edit] Mr Google suggests a crane fly. I never knew they were so colourful.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49862781813_413e97b0bd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYcMQH)
Post by: Paul on 06 May, 2020, 04:44:21 pm
Post by: Pingu on 06 May, 2020, 10:17:36 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49864121692_0dc319750c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYjE95)
IMG_3261_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2iYjE95) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 08 May, 2020, 07:41:33 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49870747698_3567d0cfcb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYUBPy)
Post by: Salvatore on 09 May, 2020, 11:05:31 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49873851207_fd558a5d74_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iZbwok)
Post by: Salvatore on 10 May, 2020, 11:14:26 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49877067378_c6a84c0dfd.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iZt1ry)
Post by: Salvatore on 11 May, 2020, 08:14:25 am
Post by: HeltorChasca on 11 May, 2020, 09:00:58 am
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Salvatore on 12 May, 2020, 11:23:56 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49886431017_bca26a13c4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1hZVB)
Post by: Salvatore on 13 May, 2020, 02:41:18 pm
1:1 magnification, cropped. I've measured its length (in pixels) on the uncropped raw image, and using the size of the image (
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49889875723_b21cb356e8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1ADV6)
Post by: Salvatore on 14 May, 2020, 05:50:02 am
Post by: Salvatore on 15 May, 2020, 04:48:24 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49898150702_a1f2001fd1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2k4M9)
Post by: Pingu on 17 May, 2020, 07:03:48 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49905439731_6efcfbbd8d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2Yqy4)
IMG_5978_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2j2Yqy4) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 17 May, 2020, 08:36:47 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892437098_7883f28b1c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1PMjJ)
Very nice. I do like a shiny insect :)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 17 May, 2020, 08:38:07 pm
Ladybird with a borked wing.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49905439731_6efcfbbd8d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2Yqy4)
IMG_5978_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2j2Yqy4) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Quote from: The Ladybird
I am raising the gin pennant. WHERE IS MY GIN?
Post by: Salvatore on 19 May, 2020, 06:23:22 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892437098_7883f28b1c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1PMjJ)
Very nice. I do like a shiny insect :)
Thanks. Allegedly they are pests. Here it is today (or a close relation)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49913319727_a5ea962fb3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j3EP14)
Post by: HeltorChasca on 19 May, 2020, 08:57:56 pm
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Salvatore on 20 May, 2020, 10:25:54 am
(https://i.imgur.com/EEwuB1Ll.jpg)
Post by: Salvatore on 22 May, 2020, 01:34:30 pm
Ladybird eggs on the underside of a leaf on an apple tree this morning. Very close to where I saw a particularly sluggish ladybird a few mornings ago, almost cocooned in a curled-up leaf. (https://i.imgur.com/ay7PCqMt.jpg)
Yesterdays eggs are this morning's larval hatchlings.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49922598706_c63ba76405_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4unjs)
Post by: Salvatore on 22 May, 2020, 04:17:31 pm
A few seconds of ladybird larva scrum on youtube. (https://youtu.be/uvxNVuBLz1A)
Post by: Salvatore on 22 May, 2020, 07:39:33 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49924059937_28de433548_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4BRG6)
Post by: Salvatore on 23 May, 2020, 05:03:36 pm
A couple of feet away was this comparatively giant crane fly on a bramble leaf.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49926082378_5613682d7b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4NdTL)
Post by: Salvatore on 25 May, 2020, 05:51:17 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934292423_bbcd1462aa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j5wisg)
Post by: Salvatore on 26 May, 2020, 06:05:23 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49938606891_79fc4e2466_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j5UpZD)
Post by: Salvatore on 29 May, 2020, 08:50:29 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49946842823_27355d6b1f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6CCft)
Post by: andyoxon on 29 May, 2020, 09:54:25 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49947954696_b415b8a0f5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6JjLG)IMG_20200528 (https://flic.kr/p/2j6JjLG) by a oxon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145942400@N06/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 29 May, 2020, 07:25:20 pm
IMG_3565_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2j6RoDn) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 01 June, 2020, 08:11:35 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49955379888_3f1bc22521_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j7oo2f)
Post by: pcolbeck on 07 June, 2020, 07:47:29 pm
(http://pictures.pcolbeck.fastmail.fm/Photos/wasp-beetleJPG)
Post by: Pingu on 07 June, 2020, 08:26:05 pm
Post by: pcolbeck on 08 June, 2020, 11:58:10 am
I'm musing about buying a speedflash rather than using the popup on the camera. I could use a diffuser then.
Post by: Salvatore on 08 June, 2020, 02:12:48 pm
Pingu and Salvatore are you using a flash to get your pictures?
I'm musing about buying a speedflash rather than using the popup on the camera. I could use a diffuser then.
Sometimes I use flash - like this. It's a Neewer TT560 speedlight, and a diffuser like this (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Diffuser-Speedlight-Portable-Rectangular/dp/B01GCF422I). All held together with a bracket, magic arm and cable, with the result that the front of the diffuser is right next to the lens.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893673453_8248b1fbfa_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1W7Rc)
Flash is at a fairly low power (giving a shorter duration). My Lumix GX80 is only supposed to sync at 1/160, but with a manual flash I found I can get away with 1/320 without any of the frame being blacked out. Because the fall-off in light is so steep, anything but the subject is dark. I quite like the effect.
Without flash the backgrounds are brighter, but you need plenty of light, in this case bright sunshine.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892437098_3759b9223f_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1PMjJ)
I've also tried focus-bracketing and stacking as mentioned by andrew_s in the other thread. At the best of times you're depending on the insect staying reasonably still (or not flying away at the very least), but this method relies on it being absolutely still. I managed to produce one image where the insect almost looks OK, but on close inspection appears to have 4 antennae. There are plenty of youtube videos on focus-stacking in a studio where they are using a dead insect, but that's not my cup of tea.
This crane fly picture was produced by bracketing and stacking to get the wings and as many legs as possible in focus. I stacked about 4 or 5 images.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49862781813_13edebcca3_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYcMQH)
[BTW the lumix gx80 has an in-camera post-focus facility, but it's pants for macro. I use focus bracketing and then hugin utilities to combine the images. Then when that doesn't work I use GIMP to align the images and try again.]
Post by: Pingu on 08 June, 2020, 07:41:43 pm
Pingu and Salvatore are you using a flash to get your pictures?
I'm musing about buying a speedflash rather than using the popup on the camera. I could use a diffuser then.
Mostly no flash.
Post by: pcolbeck on 08 June, 2020, 08:38:36 pm
Post by: pcolbeck on 15 June, 2020, 05:39:23 pm
(https://user.fm/files/v2-0b47ae3a77c016a65bb922fb27a62bab/hoverfly1.jpg)
(https://user.fm/files/v2-6182643be01c09b644df9767c3a9d18e/hoverfly2.jpg)
Post by: pcolbeck on 15 June, 2020, 05:52:02 pm
Post by: Pingu on 15 June, 2020, 08:47:58 pm
Post by: Pingu on 18 June, 2020, 10:37:16 pm
IMG_4166_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jd6yh1) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: pcolbeck on 19 June, 2020, 09:58:54 am
Post by: nicknack on 19 June, 2020, 04:04:06 pm
(https://images2.imgbox.com/3d/0f/sIEme8I2_o.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/sIEme8I2)
Post by: Pingu on 25 June, 2020, 11:18:44 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50044950936_907773973e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jfisnE)
IMG_4438_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jfisnE) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 29 June, 2020, 06:39:15 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50058437093_32e0444412_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jguzkB)
IMG_4781_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jguzkB) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 04 July, 2020, 09:10:53 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50075618433_4295d9d4e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ji1CKB)
IMG_6481_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2ji1CKB) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50076185196_a0593f1807_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ji4xeo)
IMG_6499_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2ji4xeo) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 17 July, 2020, 09:18:38 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50116040676_893ba872a2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmzNSQ)
IMG_7207_ (https://flic.kr/p/2jmzNSQ) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 17 July, 2020, 09:21:10 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50122917703_fb2bd1de73_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg)
IMG_7312_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: HeltorChasca on 18 July, 2020, 09:24:48 am
No idea what this 400kΩ insects is.I’m going for ancistrocerus nigricornis a solitary wasp. But not 100% certain looking at the distribution map. (Because I don’t know where the photo was taken and it’s inappropriate to ask on here)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50122917703_fb2bd1de73_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg)
IMG_7312_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Pingu on 18 July, 2020, 09:40:16 pm
No idea what this 400kΩ insects is.I’m going for ancistrocerus nigricornis a solitary wasp. But not 100% certain looking at the distribution map. (Because I don’t know where the photo was taken and it’s inappropriate to ask on here)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50122917703_fb2bd1de73_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg)
IMG_7312_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jnc4bg) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
North East Scotland.
Post by: Salvatore on 26 July, 2020, 01:50:33 pm
*according to Mr Google
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50154300583_b43a2e5052.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jpXUdp)
Post by: pcolbeck on 29 July, 2020, 05:34:27 pm
(http://pictures.pcolbeck.fastmail.fm/Photos/two-bees.png)
Post by: Salvatore on 31 July, 2020, 06:34:37 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50174130362_d3753a1c0b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jrHwV9)
Post by: ElyDave on 01 August, 2020, 09:24:09 am
(https://i.imgur.com/6KrOKbP.jpg)
Marmalade hoverfly (I think)
(https://i.imgur.com/fN68Y0K.jpg)
Comma trying to get at my blackcurrant bush
(https://i.imgur.com/90E6a2q.jpg)
Post by: Salvatore on 02 August, 2020, 02:00:19 pm
Its wikipedia entry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_bruennichi) is, er, informative. e.g.
Quote
Certain males are able to "plug" the female after they have mated with her to prevent other males from copulating with the female. This plugging involves using the entire male's body, thus allowing him to only mate once.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50180014236_7c024b75fb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jseFZf)
Post by: Salvatore on 03 August, 2020, 10:21:14 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50183477587_82a5822f54_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jsxrwc)
Post by: Salvatore on 03 August, 2020, 03:20:44 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50184824612_cfd4001153_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jsEkWL)
Post by: Pingu on 06 August, 2020, 07:15:03 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50196413562_427914da0e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtFJWf)
IMG_7708_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jtFJWf) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 07 August, 2020, 02:58:05 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50198314633_07f36fb040_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtRu4k)
Post by: Salvatore on 09 August, 2020, 08:00:07 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50221215081_6a590fdcc3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jvSRyD)
Post by: Salvatore on 10 August, 2020, 08:55:54 am
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_bruennichi (those of a sensitive disposition should avoid the section headed 'plugging')
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50209673292_96ceae1059_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juRGAh)
Post by: Pingu on 10 August, 2020, 04:35:39 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50210548672_be39734277_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juWbP3)
IMG_7809_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2juWbP3) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 12 August, 2020, 11:45:47 am
This morning - nothing. No female, no male, no web
So I headed for the meadow abounding with grasshoppers. They were happy to pose
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50245147471_e6c3b715f0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxZvQ4)
Post by: Pingu on 12 August, 2020, 08:38:51 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50218716962_9b2c7057ef_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jvE3XC)
IMG_7925_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jvE3XC) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 14 August, 2020, 11:48:20 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50225346637_41d6315a3f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwf2Jn)
Post by: Salvatore on 19 August, 2020, 09:00:32 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50243883107_f8f97d16aa.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxT2YF)
Post by: Pingu on 19 August, 2020, 05:06:35 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50244105177_2fd0d1d07f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxUaZt)
IMG_8080_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jxUaZt) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Feanor on 20 August, 2020, 08:05:04 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50248297478_0e57acdf56_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jygEdw)
Flutterby (https://flic.kr/p/2jygEdw) by Ron Lowe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62966413@N04/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 26 August, 2020, 04:34:03 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50270716928_3d13543a63.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jAfyJL)
Post by: Salvatore on 02 September, 2020, 08:10:20 am
Post by: Pingu on 02 September, 2020, 09:21:53 pm
Butterflies are such ugly beasts, aren't they?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50243883107_f8f97d16aa.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxT2YF)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50286070718_0e23bf4294_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jBBfTh)
IMG_8390_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jBBfTh) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 14 September, 2020, 08:40:23 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50342778081_43249d4c0d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jGBU1r)
IMG_8551_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2jGBU1r) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 24 September, 2020, 07:21:06 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50379029793_12676b381f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKPGnX)
Post by: Salvatore on 06 October, 2020, 04:34:58 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50427090318_348db3c9e5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jQ526G)
Post by: hellymedic on 12 October, 2020, 01:38:53 am
(https://scontent.flhr2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/121277418_1903247349814881_3483490327953261797_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NFhmennYHPUAX-zvYxe&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr2-2.fna&oh=6f53f0671441e23cbec8a12c2c6f84f1&oe=5FA763A5)
Post by: Salvatore on 22 March, 2021, 08:11:43 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51063067693_151b747d34_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kNgz1R)
Post by: Salvatore on 23 March, 2021, 12:46:53 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 24 March, 2021, 07:10:22 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 30 March, 2021, 10:11:24 am
youtube clip of a beetle on a leaf spreading its wings and taking off (https://youtu.be/WXLiHbVIqF4)
Post by: Salvatore on 04 April, 2021, 08:49:00 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51092425679_bf8b953db8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kQS382)
Post by: Salvatore on 27 May, 2021, 01:08:51 pm
Darkling beetles huddling in a cleft in some bark. It was much colder yesterday and they weren't coming out to play.
I met someone a few days ago who told me these were in fact Alder Leaf Beetles. They were thought to be extinct in the UK, but were found near Manchester in 2004 and here in Hampshire in 2015. Apparently you couldn't move for excited entomologists.
Post by: Salvatore on 28 May, 2021, 05:19:38 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51209806800_e3d401f713_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2eDrs)
Post by: Pingu on 28 May, 2021, 08:43:31 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 12 June, 2021, 04:57:23 pm
Bog standard, eyeing up an aphid
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51242624414_9c1fcd2a29_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m58QYo)
Cream-spotted, also fancying an aphid for breakfast
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51242305638_a940b9b902_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m57ddf)
Apparently this has 14 spots - big ones count as 2
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51241437387_658d68fd31_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m52L7p)
And finally a youngster at the larval stage.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51242929949_0e2eb1b353_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m5apNe)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 13 June, 2021, 04:24:30 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 15 June, 2021, 02:32:30 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51247985672_9e9d62182f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m5BjFS)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51249784065_54af159a63.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m5LxhD)
Post by: Salvatore on 10 August, 2021, 06:33:10 pm
Looks like a Roesel's bush cricket (Metrioptera roeselii) female. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/grasshoppers-and-crickets/roesels-bush-cricket
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51370748435_dcd925096a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mgsvMe)
Post by: Peter on 10 August, 2021, 07:09:56 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 10 August, 2021, 08:20:25 pm
Quote
Roesel's bush-crickets have evolved their amazing courtship apparatus.http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150607-these-insects-use-vibrators
They have a pair of curved rods called titillators pointing out of their genital openings. They look a bit like coat hooks.
Until recently no one knew what they were for. But it now seems they stimulate a sensitive area of the female's genitals.
The new results have been published in the journal Arthropod Structure and Development.
Gerlind Lehmann of the Humboldt-University Berlin in Germany and her colleagues examined the titillators under microscopes. Then they watched bush-crickets mating, and used CT scans to figure out what the titillators were doing during mating.
They found that the male repeatedly, and rhythmically, inserted the titillators into the female's genital opening.
The titillators were gently drumming on a plate inside the female's genitals. This plate was covered in different kinds of sensory cells, suggesting that the female could detect the titillators' drumming.
This suggests that the titillators are somehow helping the male keep the female interested, much as mating humans perform foreplay on each other's genitals to stimulate sexual desire.
In unpublished experiments, Lehmann tried shortening the titillators.
The females became more likely to resist the male's attempts at mating, and males were less likely to succeed in transferring sperm.
Post by: Pingu on 24 August, 2021, 10:06:02 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51400063889_660aaf3a79_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mj3Lf6)
IMG_4502_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2mj3Lf6) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 07 September, 2021, 07:01:32 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51433850981_9f1ca5f308_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mn2VYa)
IMG_4562_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2mn2VYa) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51434594854_b223974c93_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mn6K6y)
IMG_4578_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2mn6K6y) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 15 May, 2022, 01:15:32 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073552557_09025ccb33_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nkyyXF)
Post by: Peter on 15 May, 2022, 01:27:28 pm
Post by: Nuncio on 15 May, 2022, 04:06:52 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 15 May, 2022, 09:31:08 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52076090844_7c0ab3ddbd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nkMzvf)
Post by: Salvatore on 17 May, 2022, 04:54:02 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52080747165_b79f71bae1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nmcrED)
Post by: Salvatore on 21 May, 2022, 04:56:43 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52088449416_5c08ff1365_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nmSVh5)
An orange tip butterfly sticking out its tongue. In all the other pictures of this particular butterfly, its tongue is neatly coiled.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52088563765_8b6df12817_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nmTvgB)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 21 May, 2022, 05:19:18 pm
A pair of Green Dock Beetles this morning. "During the mating season, females have enlarged abdomens." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrophysa_viridula
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52080747165_b79f71bae1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nmcrED)
Ooh they're nice! I do love a shiny beetle :D
Post by: Pingu on 20 June, 2022, 09:04:38 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52160610673_b23c775649_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ntfLiF)
IMG_1420_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2ntfLiF) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 22 June, 2022, 05:03:03 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52165484550_9ca06fd9a1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ntFK93)
IMG_1451_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2ntFK93) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52163973612_0fba438e3e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ntxZZo)
IMG_1466_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2ntxZZo) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 24 June, 2022, 10:02:56 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 03 July, 2022, 11:28:45 am
A meadow plant bug Leptopterna dolabrata*. Very amenable to being photographed. After I'd spotted it, I had time to put my bag down, change the lens, attach the flash and find it again. Then I held the grass seed head it was sitting on (my fingers are just out of shot) and twisted it so that the insect was at the right angle and not being blown about by the breeze, and it still didn't fly or jump away.
*According to google lens
Post by: Salvatore on 06 July, 2022, 07:46:17 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52198460198_327bbd62b2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nwAKDG)
Post by: Pingu on 08 August, 2022, 11:37:23 pm
IMG_2054_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2nD8JXX) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 18 August, 2022, 12:22:30 am
IMG_2210_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2nET34k) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 03 September, 2022, 12:19:53 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52331298500_6782c71fbb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nJkzRf)
IMG_2495_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2nJkzRf) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 03 September, 2022, 07:30:23 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52330096712_540cba9d4b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nJeqAL)
IMG_2523_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2nJeqAL) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52331353144_af3c25eb6a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nJkS6o)
IMG_2528_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2nJkS6o) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 14 November, 2022, 11:22:50 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52464903029_297911bb14_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nW9kPB)
Vast white plateau
(click to show/hide)
Post by: Salvatore on 18 May, 2023, 07:57:23 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52907978503_e00d8f7a8b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oBidHV)
Post by: Little Jim on 18 May, 2023, 08:10:11 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 04 June, 2023, 01:43:37 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52949233789_3f0cd7d2d8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oEWEtX)
and another one on a neighbouring leaf
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52948562052_0711a7a06e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oETdNh)
They have gears!
According to wikipedia
"the nymphs of this insect have a small, gear-like structure on the base of each of their hind legs. These gears have teeth that intermesh, keeping the legs synchronized when the insect jumps, preventing it from spiraling. This is the first planthopper species in which the function of these gears was described, though their existence had been known for decades. The insects shed this gear before moulting into adults."
Post by: sam on 04 June, 2023, 01:57:27 pm
Here are a few I once spotted on a ride going about their business when I ducked behind a hedge for my own business:
(https://i.imgur.com/DuLebfm.jpg)
Ladybird = Ladybug in the US
Waldo = Wally in the UK
Post by: Salvatore on 09 June, 2023, 10:26:36 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52961678679_6176ee7e66_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oG3rV2)
An aphid mummy on a leaf about 3-4 cm below its living chums above. There are about half a dozen on leaves within a 5 cm radius. I check them every day for signs of a new wasp, but
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52962008258_4fa20d5664_z.jpg)
It seems firmly attached to the leaf somehow. (https://flic.kr/p/2oG58Tq)
Post by: Salvatore on 09 June, 2023, 04:37:11 pm
I think it's Gasteruption jaculator
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52962581278_76be4dc6a0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oG85e5)
Post by: Salvatore on 10 June, 2023, 05:59:55 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52964407489_e128b295ed_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oGhr6t)
Because
(a) it was taken with a macro lens at 1:1
(b) I know the sensor size in both mm and pixels
(c) I can get the coordinates of 2 points from GIMP
(d) Pythagoras
I can calculate the size of the hole. In this case, 0.855 mm diameter.
Post by: Pingu on 11 June, 2023, 09:21:33 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52967562088_75bf63d085_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oGyAR7)
IMG_4562_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2oGyAR7) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 12 June, 2023, 10:39:48 am
Very nice. I do like a shiny insect :)
Post by: Salvatore on 12 June, 2023, 10:41:55 am
Red-headed cardinal beetle.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52967056865_fc130e470a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oGw1En)
Post by: Pingu on 14 June, 2023, 09:16:07 pm
IMG_4853_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2oH8Sqm) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Pingu on 14 June, 2023, 10:29:16 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52975102058_a23b60bed9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oHefdA)
IMG_4921_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2oHefdA) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 02 July, 2023, 06:29:26 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53017644893_6dd748fbc4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLZhHK)
Post by: Salvatore on 02 July, 2023, 07:43:26 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53017938925_5c8b9a0f7c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oM1N8g)
Post by: Mrs Pingu on 27 July, 2023, 07:16:33 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53075411956_8bfeb98508_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oS6mRA)2023-07-27_07-11-12 (https://flic.kr/p/2oS6mRA) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 30 July, 2023, 09:00:48 pm
Post by: Pingu on 01 August, 2023, 10:30:42 pm
Post by: Pingu on 01 August, 2023, 10:31:27 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53087772773_6e39805fe4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oTbHi8)
IMG_5598_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2oTbHi8) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Salvatore on 11 August, 2023, 09:33:26 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53107941700_fc528dc379.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oUY5Pf)
Post by: Salvatore on 14 August, 2023, 09:30:51 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53109692573_a8ba8aab31.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oV84hH)
Post by: Salvatore on 17 August, 2023, 07:02:38 am
Female common globetail (Sphaerophoria scripta) PLUS bonus insect insectum minimum
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53108526274_4ecc2c25b2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oV25A7)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53108628499_f64a3bfb44_n.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/johnspooner/08DK6W5McL)
Using pythagoras to work out length in pixels, compared to estimated wingspan of hoverfly, I'd say it's length was about 0.3 mm.
Post by: Salvatore on 18 August, 2023, 11:07:16 am
Post by: Pingu on 21 August, 2023, 09:07:43 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 23 August, 2023, 10:20:57 am
I assume that's what's going on here. And probably why it didn't fly away immediately when confronted with the front element of a macro lens.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134824926_b56fe6f6b0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oXkSg9)
Post by: Nuncio on 23 August, 2023, 07:28:22 pm
Post by: Pingu on 05 September, 2023, 05:33:48 pm
IMG_5741_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2oZNi81) by The Pingus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_pingus/), on Flickr
Post by: Peter on 05 September, 2023, 07:43:18 pm
Post by: Salvatore on 05 November, 2023, 08:41:45 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53312033655_8f6e15566c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pe17f4)
The first outing in decades for this manual macro lens.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53310689122_bd74a0facc_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pdTdys)