Not a clue bug
Apr 28, 2014 15:52:43 #
I don not have a clue what this one is, I have hunted on a couple bug id sites but failed to id, but this was an impressive beastie, at first flicking its tail before settling for a minute, it had wings that retracted right inside of the middle section and could make a great buzzing sound with them.
Anyway trying out some new settings, which I'm thinking I'll stick with a while now that I found how I can get the Yongnuo to work at 1/180th rather than the 1/160, all just experimenting.
All without extension tubes, but thinking I will start with them again next time back from work, keeper rate is at a good level again.
Settings for all 4: ISO 100, 1/180-sec at f/14, Yongnuo YN560II speedlight power 1/4 +0.7EV
Anyway trying out some new settings, which I'm thinking I'll stick with a while now that I found how I can get the Yongnuo to work at 1/180th rather than the 1/160, all just experimenting.
All without extension tubes, but thinking I will start with them again next time back from work, keeper rate is at a good level again.
Settings for all 4: ISO 100, 1/180-sec at f/14, Yongnuo YN560II speedlight power 1/4 +0.7EV
Apr 28, 2014 16:13:16 #
After further hunting I think it is the Devils Coach-Horse Beetle or the posh name Staphylinus olens
Apr 29, 2014 10:35:34 #
Apr 29, 2014 10:59:33 #
Apr 29, 2014 12:26:09 #
Could very well be Devil's Coach Horse, although I thought they were usually black rather than brown... maybe a nymph or something. Same family though if it's flicking its tail. I've been looking for these, never found them anywhere in Surrey bah.
Apr 29, 2014 13:44:09 #
sford122 wrote:
Aye; should've seen the daughter when it ran towards her :lol: Kind of an ugly dude. :( Nice capture of the eyes in the last shot. :)
Blue Spark wrote:
Thank youScary looking thing, I like #3, good work.
Nass wrote:
When looking through to identify like you most images were black, but also seemed on the small side, the first image is a little short of full on 1:1, I would've estimated at around 20mm so it was definitely at the larger end of the scale and kinda figured may have a wee change of colour, either way I was chuffed to get it to sit quiet for a few seconds :D , but good luck with your hunting down your way.Could very well be Devil's Coach Horse, although I thought they were usually black rather than brown... maybe a nymph or something.
Apr 29, 2014 16:34:29 #
Apr 29, 2014 23:19:50 #
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