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The shadows of a insect - Originally I thought that I could make the shadows long and dramatic. But it was such a delicate little insect that even my strong craft light did not have that effect.
Robber Flies are medium to large hunting flies with long strong legs used to catch prey on flight. They have large eyes, and distinct "neck" between the head and abdomen. The abdomen is long and thin. Most species have a beard of stiff bristles (called setae) around the proboscis. Most Robber Flies are brown or reddish-brown in colour. The eyes are large and in some species are reflective. Some species can give people a painful bite. Also known as the Assassin Fly or Bee Killer.
Size
typical size is about 25mm
Food
Adults prey on insects and spiders and can catch insects in flight. Robber Fly larvae feed on soft-bodied insects and other insect larvae.
Breeding
Females lay cream coloured eggs on plants or in soil, bark, or wood. The larvae live in the soil or in rotting wood where they pupate.
A beautiful 0.6mm long female Stethynium triclavatum parasitoid wasp of the Mymaridae family found in the birch tree in the garden. Additional pictures below can be viewed larger with a click. Note 3-segmented clava in bottom picture, and very long wing fimbria and protruding ovipositor.
Mallonia albosignata Chevrolat, 1858, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae
Place: South Africa, Kruger NP, Tamboti, 2014-11-13
Nikon D600, Nikkor 105mm/2.8
Suddenly the garden was full of insects. Too fast, at first, to see what they were and wasn't sure because I had never seen a bee swarm before. By the time I had taken this photo they had begun to settle in the holly tree. The beekeepers who came had a fine old time trying to get them out again!
*provisional identification
A female parasitoid wasp of the Trichogrammatidae family found in birch at the same point as previous post. Am thinking this is probably Chaetostricha doricha but without any certainty. If so, previous post might be male C.doricha. Would appreciate some guidance on this matter if anyone cares to contribute. Additional pictures below can be viewed larger with a click.
a 0.9mm long female Chaetostricha doricha parasitoid wasp of the Trichogrammatidae family found in birch. Additional pictures below, note length of ovipositor.
Stick insects inhertited when they were 5mm babies, now about 70mm! In defensive position with front legs and antennae straight out in "stick" mode. Not the most exciting "pet", but good practice for macro and they'll sit perfectly still when it's light. This is my first attempt with natural light and a 10mm extension tube, it transforms the closeup abilities of the kit 14-42 lens (28-84 equivalent lens)
The 2 middle ones are different from the others but I find them interesting. I agree that doesn't fit "panel rules"
Rhagonycha Fulva,
Recognised by the black tips to its soft, orange or rust-coloured elytra, this beetle is abundant nearly everwhere May - August;
As in all members of the family, both adults and larvae are predatory, with the adults hunting mainly on flowers,
Order, - Coleoptera,
Family, - Cantharidae,
Species in Family, - 4,000.
Size, - 0.3 - 2 cm,
Feeding, - Larvae; predators, Adults; liquid-feeders ( nectar ), herbivores, predators.
Impact, - Hermless,
The children painted with worms (rubber); made a squish painting to show the mirror image of what they painted; made a super cute tissue snail and an insect crayon rubbing. The children then explored several sensory stations. Magnets; rings; fidget toys; sensory bins were multi-colored rice with lizards, dinosaur skeleton dig, fresh made play dough. Other sensory tables items included gel spiders, stack wood beads on a stick, counting and picking up numerous insects, and sensory houses.
Due to its size and stripes on its abdomen, until I got closer I thought this fly was some type of unusual bee. (or maybe it is an indication that it is time to get my eyes checked again.)
Fortunately it was a cooler night so the insect was more cooperative about staying still.
Location: Philippines (North Central Mindanao near Malaybalay City, Bukidnon)
body length about 1cm
body width about 0.5cm
wingspan at rest about 1.5cm
wingspan fully extended about 2cm.
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As always, suggestions are welcome.