Communal Dragonfly, Butterfly and Insect photo thread

[MJ224]

Thick Legged Flower Beetle, Bog Fly and Tenthredopsis (genre)

(PS Awaiting for Harolds or Alf's ID's..))

[MJ224]

Night time moth

by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

[Harold Gough]

Red Underwing?

Harold

[antpitta]

Burnet companion I think (it's a day-flying moth)

[MJ224]

Yes, my App says a Burnett Companion, and it was photo'd in the daylight...

[BDennis]

Dragonfly on a reed. Not sure of species?


Dragonfly by Bill Dennis, on Flickr

[BDennis]

Ah maybe a four spot chaser? There are spots on the wings on my OOF shots https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/s...potted-chaser/

[antpitta]

Wrong shape for a hawker species (Hairy Dragonfly is the first hawker to emerge, and on the wing currently) so one of the chasers & although you can't quite see what (if any) wing markings this has on balance of probability its most likely a female Four-spotted Chaser.

[Harold Gough]

Probable female Four-spot Chaser. Like the 20p piece as a background.

Harold

[alfbranch]

A newly emerged male broad bodied chaser

Broad-bodied chaser by Alf Branch, on Flickr

[MJ224]

Lovely sharp capture Alf...:-)

[antpitta]

Wonderful detailed shot.

[alfbranch]

Thanks guys

[MJ224]

Common Red Hawaiian Dragonfly

It insisted on inspecting me, so just a head on.

We call it Aunty..:-)

[antpitta]

Very interesting, surreal pictures: almost art!

[Olybirder]

That's a long way to go to see dragonflies Mark! I agree with Christ they are unusual technicolour images.

Ron

[Olybirder]

These two dragonflies were basking in the sun amongst the reeds at Carlton Marshes the other day. My guess is female Scarce Chasers. Any other thoughts?



Ron

[antpitta]

Looks good for Scarce Chaser. Not seen them at Carlton marshes to date (not that I've particularly looked for them there!) but have found them quite common at Oulton Marshes a couple of years ago - which being very close by should be a good indicator. They can be quite local although I think they are generally on the increase in recent years. A species we're still missing at home but keep expecting to see one day.

[TravelingChick]

Honeybee on purple basket flower

[MJ224]

Lovely bee.Interesting flower too...:-))

[TravelingChick]

Purple basket flowers are native around here. They are several feet tall, and the blooms are several inches across.

[alfbranch]

I need to get my macro lens onto one of these but this will do for now as it is a crustacean I wasn't sure if this was the right spot

Sand hopper by Alf Branch, on Flickr

[Ian]

Good point! I think it's perfect here

[alfbranch]

Thanks Ian

[MJ224]

Graceful Twig Ant

Pseudomyrmex

[MJ224]

Common Red Dragonfly

Again..

by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

[antpitta]

Another fine, surreal bug shot.

[Harold Gough]

Eyasarcoris fabricii Woundwort Bug

These bugs are extremely difficult to photograph. As soon as they become aware of my presence, they move to the underside of the leaf. My single frames are not good enough to upload but the stereo works moderately well.

The stereo is crosseye.

Harold

[MJ224]

So difficult that you did not catch them Harold. ..:-)

[MJ224]

Not quite the mile high club, but getting there...:-)

Edit: Replaced the first ..:-)

[Harold Gough]

Excellent images but the noise in the first one doesn't do justice to the blue sky.

Harold

[MJ224]

Hmmm, the noise is not apparent on Flickr....Replaced it anyway...

[Harold Gough]

Definitely better.

Harold

[wornish]

Wrong Lens

I went out with the intention of trying to get some BIF shots so had my 300mm + MC14 on, but no birds to be seen.
Walking back I came across this chap on my gooseberry bush. Who says you can't do macro with a telephoto lens.

[Ian]

Pretty darned good for using the wrong lens!

[MJ224]

Purist’s will call it a close-up. Whatever the name it works very well 👍👍

[alfbranch]

It is not Macro but it is a good close up

[antpitta]

Probably caterpillar of a Yellow-tail moth.

[Harold Gough]

Definitely.

Harold

[wornish]

Went back with my 12-100mm lens. Found another one enjoying afternoon salad.

[MJ224]

Another nice one Dave...very clear and sharp..:-)

Seek app says "Swan Moth"

[antpitta]

Surely just the same (or another) Yellow-tail at a different angle?