Bug Hunting

[timmypreston]

I have absolutely no idea what the majority of these are but some mini beasts are particularly odd looking.

Any IDs would be gratefully recieved.

1 I would love to know what this is?????

Fly id required (2) by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

2

Fly id required by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

3

Bee by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

4

Fly id required (3) by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

5

Not quite frogs by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

Comments most welcome or any minibeast picture taking advice.

All taken today with my trusty old E400 70-300mm and EC14. Its amazing whats around when you just slow down and have a look.

[Chevvyf1]

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"Its amazing whats around when you just slow down and have a look".

It sure is and you have been busy today ! Nice photos, I cannot help you with names of these ... except Tadpoles! ... still ? I have to ask where do you live Tim ? ours turned to Frogs a month and two ago.

[timmypreston]

Re: Bug Hunting

In Shropshire, the pool these were in was absolutely teaming with them. The wAter was literally black with tadpoles.

[Chevvyf1]

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That is AMAZING ! Our Roses are out here - are yours ?

[peak4]

Re: Bug Hunting

Well, as it happens, I've just posted this link on another thread.
Do enjoy searching through it.

[timmypreston]

Re: Bug Hunting

Well, as it happens, I've just posted this link on another thread.
Do enjoy searching through it.

Thanks Peak, well it appears the first is a female Scorpion Fly.

Not seen may roses yet Chevvy, the Rhodedandrum in the garden is loaded with flowers though for the first time in 8 years!

[David Morison]

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In Shropshire, the pool these were in was absolutely teaming with them. The wAter was literally black with tadpoles.

I think these may be TOADpoles, I remember trying to walk along a path near Aboyne which was covered in tiny black Toads at the beginning of July last year.

David

[timmypreston]

Re: Bug Hunting

A couple more from today;


Longhorn by Tim J Preston, on Flickr


Winged bug by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

And a dandelion seed head


Dandelion seed head (2) by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Tim