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Strange critters in my yard
Aug 18, 2014 18:16:24 #
Yesterday I shot what I thought was a tiny lady bug that I though was trying to shed it's shell. It looked odd, and raised it's rear end into the air occasionally. When I looked at it on the computer I saw that it seemed to be a black bug trying to work it's way out, or being eaten by the "ladybug" thing. Went back out today and it was in the exact same spot. A wasp stopped by and decided it was too weird for him.
Then I spotted the black bugs with what I thought was a Caterpillar, but discovered it was actually a group of eggs. Never seen any of these either. Ick!
I'm always fascinated by the patterns on bugs. Interesting how the eggs have their little logo on them. The moth had an interesting design on it's wings.
Then I spotted the black bugs with what I thought was a Caterpillar, but discovered it was actually a group of eggs. Never seen any of these either. Ick!
I'm always fascinated by the patterns on bugs. Interesting how the eggs have their little logo on them. The moth had an interesting design on it's wings.
Aug 18, 2014 18:25:15 #
I believe the black bugs are aphids. I like the way the wasp and the bug are squared off. Nice shots. Now you need to invest in a macro lens to get really up to these interesting bugs.
Dennis
Dennis
Aug 18, 2014 18:43:06 #
dennis2146 wrote:
I believe the black bugs are aphids. I like the way the wasp and the bug are squared off. Nice shots. Now you need to invest in a macro lens to get really up to these interesting bugs.
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks, Dennis. I would love to have a macro lens, but making do with what I have til I get rich!
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Aug 18, 2014 18:43:41 #
The orange insect with black spots is, I think, a pupating or larva Ladybug (Lady beetle I'm told is the correct name).
Aug 18, 2014 21:44:46 #
Thanks, AB. 1st time I've ever incountered such activity. I wanted to make a video,but it looked like it might go on for days :)
Aug 18, 2014 22:35:36 #
Your image #1 is definitely a pupating Lady beetle.
You can see a few variations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonian72/sets/72157646162639518
You can see a few variations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonian72/sets/72157646162639518
Aug 19, 2014 07:25:12 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Your image #1 is definitely a pupating Lady beetle.
You can see a few variations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonian72/sets/72157646162639518
You can see a few variations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonian72/sets/72157646162639518
Perfect! Thanks Nikonian!
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Aug 20, 2014 00:48:12 #
Aug 20, 2014 07:51:38 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Very interesting shots, ncshutterbug!
Thanks sailorsmom. The world of bugs is always interesting, isn't it? It's amazing what new things you learn every day when you get up close and personal with them.
Oct 19, 2014 11:19:18 #
Most of them are very nice fried (Ive been told) --Good set judi,
Geoff
Geoff
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