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Jan 18, 2015 13:19:34   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
Finally found a bug to shoot. Nikon D3100 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, SB-700 speedlight with Westcot pocket-box 6x7.
All 1/200 sec at f/16, 1.1 magnification. Subject was six inches from end of lens. Original photos and cropped photos of each: six photos in all.


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Jan 18, 2015 15:58:50   #
pfrancke Loc: cold Maine
 
I like it, never before noticed how turtle like they are ( go figure)..

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Jan 18, 2015 16:25:40   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
pfrancke wrote:
I like it, never before noticed how turtle like they are ( go figure)..
Thanks for looking and commenting. Amazing at how different things look when seen in the world of macro. Tom

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Jan 18, 2015 16:46:58   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Cool shots :)

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Jan 18, 2015 17:24:32   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Cool shots :)
thanks Linda.

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Jan 18, 2015 20:53:24   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Most likely a Multi-Colored Asian Lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis).
Nice shootin'!

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Jan 18, 2015 21:15:43   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Most likely a Multi-Colored Asian Lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis). Nice shootin'!
thanks Douglass....I was hoping someone could come up with some form of possible identification .....Tom

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Jan 18, 2015 22:18:27   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Very nice Tom!!! Does this mean you aren't a Virgin in the bug world now? :):)
Erv

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Jan 19, 2015 01:10:06   #
Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.
 
Not bad :thumbup: ;)

Lady Beetles are pretty good subjects to practice on, Just keep practicing :)

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Jan 19, 2015 04:16:24   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
Erv wrote:
Very nice Tom!!! Does this mean you aren't a Virgin in the bug world now? :):)
OOOOOHHHHH my now that's funnyyyy Erv.
yes. :shock:

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Jan 19, 2015 06:35:24   #
EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England
 
I like the one with the reflection best.

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Jan 19, 2015 08:55:33   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
I like the one with the reflection best.
Thanks, I did not even notice the reflection.

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Feb 8, 2015 11:46:14   #
Muddyvalley Loc: McMinnville, Oregon
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Most likely a Multi-Colored Asian Lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis).
Perhaps the most reliable identifying characteristic of the multicolored Asian lady beetle is the prominent black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head. This 'M' can look thick, thin or even broken in appearance.

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Feb 8, 2015 14:19:58   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Harmonia axyridis, aka Harlequin Lady beetle, has over 100 different color combinations and multiple patterns on the pronotum, so the lack of an "M" pattern is not always exclusive of this species.
http://www.arkive.org/harlequin-ladybird/harmonia-axyridis
http://www.harlequin-survey.org/recognition_and_distinction.htm

Harmonia_colour_variants_plate 1
Harmonia_colour_variants_plate 1...

Harmonia_colour_variants_plate 2
Harmonia_colour_variants_plate 2...

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Feb 8, 2015 14:45:49   #
Muddyvalley Loc: McMinnville, Oregon
 
Lack or addition?
I found this key. I see that A.bipunctata also has the "M" on the pronotum, but they do key down from that feature.
http://www.vegedge.umn.edu/ladybird/adult/Elytron1.html

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