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Aug 18, 2018 06:33:24 #
Nice finds, nice shots!
Happened to run across this ID...the last two are of Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva punctella).
Happened to run across this ID...the last two are of Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva punctella).
Aug 16, 2018 10:46:40 #
Thanks to you all for your helpful and expert comments.
Apologies again for the missed focus on the ladybug, but she flew off and the specimen was of enough interest...at least to me ;-) that I posted it anyway.
Mark - thanks for the ID on the ichneumon. I remember learning about that wasp in Jr HS so I was puzzled why she seemed to be laying eggs in the flower, but as you point out there must be an insect hidden in the flower she is after!
This macro world is fascinating...the more you look, the more there is to discover!
Apologies again for the missed focus on the ladybug, but she flew off and the specimen was of enough interest...at least to me ;-) that I posted it anyway.
Mark - thanks for the ID on the ichneumon. I remember learning about that wasp in Jr HS so I was puzzled why she seemed to be laying eggs in the flower, but as you point out there must be an insect hidden in the flower she is after!
This macro world is fascinating...the more you look, the more there is to discover!
Aug 15, 2018 13:08:52 #
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Aug 15, 2018 08:54:13 #
Aug 15, 2018 08:36:16 #
Took a walk in the park yesterday and came across these. All SOOC.
Sorry about the out-of focus ladybug, but she (he) flew off right after I took this photo. Interesting subject for me though since I have never seen one like her (or him) before.
I think its a fourteen-spot lady beetle (Propyleae quatuordecimpunctata).
The wasp? appears to be laying eggs in the flower. Anyone know what kind of wasp it is?
The Japanese beetles look like they are making baby Japanese beetles ;-)
Sorry about the out-of focus ladybug, but she (he) flew off right after I took this photo. Interesting subject for me though since I have never seen one like her (or him) before.
I think its a fourteen-spot lady beetle (Propyleae quatuordecimpunctata).
The wasp? appears to be laying eggs in the flower. Anyone know what kind of wasp it is?
The Japanese beetles look like they are making baby Japanese beetles ;-)
Aug 14, 2018 19:09:07 #
Looks like a great setup and your first photos were terrific. I am eager to see how you like it. I may shortly be in the market for one myself.
Aug 13, 2018 21:12:06 #
Thanks Steve, good advice.
SteveR wrote:
Try to find a vantage point that will allow a clear view of the building and fill most of your viewfinder with the building itself. This photo contains too much extraneous material.
Aug 13, 2018 17:21:06 #
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Aug 12, 2018 12:39:44 #
Great photos.
Looks like the dragon lost a leg in a previous battle!
Looks like the dragon lost a leg in a previous battle!
Aug 11, 2018 11:17:45 #
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Aug 11, 2018 10:03:28 #
Aug 11, 2018 09:33:52 #
Thanks for your insightful comment.
After Brenda's remark I began to notice that the shape of the "antenna" seemed different than hoverflies. Also I have noticed that little yellow appendage just behind where the wings attach on robber flies. I am still new at identifying insects, and am still learning what features help distinguish between different species. Learning from you experts is so very helpful - Thanks!
After Brenda's remark I began to notice that the shape of the "antenna" seemed different than hoverflies. Also I have noticed that little yellow appendage just behind where the wings attach on robber flies. I am still new at identifying insects, and am still learning what features help distinguish between different species. Learning from you experts is so very helpful - Thanks!
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Adult hoverflies (Syrphidae) are not predators. This is a small robber fly (Asilidae).
Aug 11, 2018 09:22:09 #
Aug 11, 2018 09:21:58 #
Thanks for the comment. As Mark suggested, you are correct.
Now we need to ID the victim! :-)
Now we need to ID the victim! :-)
EnglishBrenda wrote:
I am not convinced this is a Hoverfly but it has made a good catch. 
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