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A Macro Mondays submission on the topic "Vowel", i.e. the subject must start with a vowel, in this case Insect. The Robber Fly is a ruthless predator which catches smaller insects in flight, then devours them.
Refold/redesign of Linnaeus' Leaf Insect. Antennae were made to more realistic length, tarsi were lengthened, pretarsal bifurcation added. The back still needs some work, but I think it's moving in a more realistic direction. Takes 3x longer to fold now. ;)
The Common Red Soldier Beetle is also known as the 'Bloodsucker' for its striking red appearance, but it is harmless. It is a beneficial garden insect as the adults eat aphids, and the larvae eat other pests. The Common Red Soldier Beetle is a medium-sized, narrow beetle commonly found on open-structured flowers, such as daises, Cow Parsley and Hogweed, during the summer. It can be spotted on grasslands, along hedgerows, and in woodland, parks and gardens. Adults feed on aphids, and also eat pollen and nectar. Larvae prey on ground-dwelling invertebrates, such as slugs and snails, and live at the base of long grasses. The adults spend much of their short, summer lives mating, and can often be seen in pairs.
Soldier beetles are so-named for their various combinations of black-and-red markings, which are reminiscent of a soldier's uniform.
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Not many insects around the garden this year, possibly due to the dry weather. But this remarkable specimen appeared yesterday. Never seen one before!
An image photographed in my garden. Have to be quick off the mark to see and photograph the hoverflies and other insects homing in on the pollen as the flowers only last a day.