Any bug photos during July 2015

[Geoff F]

The previous thread for anyone to post their insect photographs has started to get a bit long winded at 10 pages so I'm starting another monthly thread for anybody who wants to show suitable images. It isn't a competition so imperfect shots are still welcomed, particularly if they show something unusual or interesting on a very general bug based theme.

The previous Show US Your Bugs images are here

Show Us Your Bugs

OK then, I will start things off with some caterpillars.

Lackey Moth. I always think these look depressed and over burdened with worry.



Magpie Moth caterpillars are 'loopers' and move along in a series of stretches and loops. Quite amusing to watch.



Mullein Moth caterpillars also have interesting 'faces'. For some reason they remind me of a cartoon train which has a face on the engine.



Anybody else got anything to add?

WARNING: This thread may contain spiders or material of a sexual nature!

[Ziggy]

[Geoff F]

Looks like it is that time of the year, Jim. I was photographing some beetles in a similar position today; but with the wind movement, I eventually ditched all of my attempts.

[deetheturk]

Great images Geoff, I can never get these guys to stay still for me

[deetheturk]

Lovely capture Jim!

[IzzieK]

I like #2 of Geoff's initial submission...haven't seen any do that lately ...
Kudo to Jim's bug too...despite the warning...

[gregj1763]

This is a family friendly show Jim, keep it clean
Best I dust off the Tamron 90mm and join the fun.
I will see what I can find

[deetheturk]

A few Jumpers!


#1


#2


#3


Cheers David...

[Geoff F]

They always look absolutely stunning, David.

Following on from Mark's horsefly photos. This is my sighting from today.





Pale Giant Horsefly - Tabanus bovinus or just possibly T. sudeticus. An inch long, which does look frightening for a potential biting fly!

[deetheturk]

Cheers Geoff, great captures, I hate them with a vengeance

[marlunn]

got my sync cable today so starting to play and set up off camera flash - ruby tail wasp - not sure but will go with the most common, Chrysis ignita
f16, 1/250th ISO100

[Geoff F]

None of them are what you would call common, Mark.

Good photo and probably correct identification although there are several similar species and my information is rather limited.

[marlunn]

thanks Geoff, much appreciated

[Mike Buckley]

I would be happy to show you my bug photos if only someone would explain how to photograph them inside the darned software.

[deetheturk]

Lovely capture Mark, have yet to come across one of these beauties!

[deetheturk]

You would need a Micro Macro for that Mike

[Ziggy]

Nice shots David, Geoff and Mark.

[Geoff F]

A little bit of colour.



The violet form of an immature Blue-tailed Damselfly. It will eventually become an adult with greenish sides to the thorax instead of the more common blue form. It is eating a small moth.

Leptura aurulenta. A somewhat uncommon beetle.



It was clambering around a plant and not posing for photos so I had to accept whatever I could get. There were some 'better' images with less confusing background but this was the only one which clearly shows the golden bands on the thorax that give a definite identification.

Another 'second rate' shot but which was ideal for identification is this sawfly - Tenthredopsis litterata.



And a fairly standard angle on a Large Skipper.

[deetheturk]

All are good for me Geoff, but the skipper is my favourite!

[marlunn]

nice shots Geoff, love the beetle,Leptura very nice.