Soldiers Mating..
Discussion
..well, soldier beetles
I had my usual wander around the garden this morning and found some pretty interesting beasties.
The things you do with a hangover. There's more on my flickr if you are bored.
Canon 350D, Canon 100mm f2.8 and a really shakey hand.
I had my usual wander around the garden this morning and found some pretty interesting beasties.
The things you do with a hangover. There's more on my flickr if you are bored.
Canon 350D, Canon 100mm f2.8 and a really shakey hand.
Edited by hawkaye on Sunday 22 July 13:43
how close were you for these two, and how on earth did you get that close without them flying off?thanks everyone!
Mrs Fish, the first shot you pointed out, I was only 6 inches max or so from the fly. I get close by speaking very nicely to the insect and offer them sweets
, also take very slow steps and be very gently/slow with the movement of the camera.
Lowdrag, I used the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro for these shots.
Trooper2, I think that is a Leaf Hopper, not sure what species though.
Edited to say that I got a few more this afternoon
Another Leaf Hopper:
These two were mating for over 5 hours
Cheers,
Neil.
Mrs Fish, the first shot you pointed out, I was only 6 inches max or so from the fly. I get close by speaking very nicely to the insect and offer them sweets
, also take very slow steps and be very gently/slow with the movement of the camera.Lowdrag, I used the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro for these shots.
Trooper2, I think that is a Leaf Hopper, not sure what species though.
Edited to say that I got a few more this afternoon
Another Leaf Hopper:
These two were mating for over 5 hours
Cheers,
Neil.
Edited by hawkaye on Sunday 22 July 23:37
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