Here is what is going on in my yard 10/04
Oct 4, 2012 16:46:13 #
Canon 5D-ll, 580ex2 w/Garyfong defuser set to 1/2 power, Pocket Wizard remote. Sea and Sea Flash bracket. Canon 100mm 2.8 lens + 32-mm extension tube. ISO 100, shutter speed 1/200, f/16
Hover Fly or Bee Fly?
Possibly White checkered-skipper (Pyrgus albescens)
Bee fly
Bee fly
Oct 4, 2012 17:48:05 #
#7&8 are a blond hair colored Bee Fly almost like I get here in Fla. The blonde hair ones I find don't have the darker hair near the tail and are not as hairy. Most are a Golden color. Nice shots, but they also show the Bee Fly using his Spear to root around in the flower, I guess gathering pollen. I have seen my share but have Not witness them gathering food yet. Cool Shot. You Might want to send the Bug ID folks this photo, they may find it interesting. They do apply a copyright and give you credit when they post your photo.
Oct 4, 2012 18:10:19 #
I titled one image as White checkered-skipper (Pyrgus albescens), and two images as Bee fly.
Oct 4, 2012 18:48:52 #
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Oct 4, 2012 20:31:47 #
I haven't got a clue what any of them are - I just adore the photography. Marvellous! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 4, 2012 20:38:27 #
Thanks Guys I think I might be getting better at this difficult type of photography [ with alot of help]. I forgot to mention the 32mm extension tube. This has become my standard setup for outdoors. I now find myself looking at the background and composition as much as the bug. I find most of these bugs close to the ground so I am always crawling around to frame the shot. These pics were taken between 11:00am and 12:30 pm in brite sun.
Oct 5, 2012 01:05:27 #
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! Wonderful shots. The fuzzy little fly with the black tail is probably Anastoechus hessei, check out the images at:http://bugguide.net/node/view/259861/bgimage
You should definitely send these images in to Bug Guide as they only have three of the Anastoechus hessei along with any other insect that you cannot ID, Bug Guide is always looking for sharp detailed photos like yours.
You should definitely send these images in to Bug Guide as they only have three of the Anastoechus hessei along with any other insect that you cannot ID, Bug Guide is always looking for sharp detailed photos like yours.
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Oct 7, 2012 07:14:22 #
Excellent detail, Beautiful shots clicktime! :thumbup: :thumbup: Do you have a picture of your set-up? If not would you be willing to share an image of it?
Richard
Richard
Oct 7, 2012 21:28:55 #
Excellent sharp detailed pics. I really love your 7 and 8 (the bee pics). I have never seen these types of bees before. What is their size....say compared to a normal wasp?
Oct 7, 2012 22:10:38 #
Anastoechus hessei is a type of fly that imitates a bee. It is the size of a normal house fly. I found them in my yard. They aren't very common but they live in southern California. most people don't see them because they are so little. The magic of macro photography. There is an entire world of strange critters just below your feet. Get a macro lens and setup and join the fun.
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