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A lateral view is shared here to show the pretty flash of turquoise on the thorax. This took quite some doing as the dragon was very restless in nature.
A summer's day, enjoying the exceptional aerial prowess of the dragonfly.
Body length 50mm.
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Florida lubber grasshopper (R. microptera ) grows through several stages, like all insects. The adult stage is the largest grasshoppers in the United States. Adult males of R. microptera typically are 4.3–5.5 cm (1.7–2.2 in) long and adult females 5–7 cm (2.0–2.8 in) long, but can exceptionally reach 9 cm (3.5 in).
Sugar Mill Gardens, Port Orange, Florida
A praying mantis pauses on tree bark—camouflaged, alert, and watching.
Location: Nomal Valley, north of Gilgit · late November.
I tried looking for shiny creatures in the park. I then shot several items in the studio, did long stacks etc, but somehow this 7 Spot Ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata, was still my favourite. Though the carapace has dimples, it still looks like it has been washed in oil and even with diffusers on the macro flash heads, still difficult not to get bright reflections.
Adult monarchs prefer to feed on sturdy plants that have relatively flat surfaces (sunflowers, asters) or long multi-flowering inflorescences (gayfeather), where the nectar is easily accessed, as in many species in the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. Common characteristics of this family include clusters of flowers with shallow, easily accessed nectar.
In the fading light of a late-November evening, a praying mantis climbs the weathered bark of a tree in Nomal village, Hunza. Against the softly blurred village beyond, its vivid green form becomes a quiet study in stillness, texture, and the hidden life of the landscape.
(Melanoplus differentialis)
[Zuiko 2.0 X teleconverter + Zuiko 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro lens for an effective 1200mm focal length].
The Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a native European butterfly that is easily recognized by its orange-brown wings with dark spots and distinctively jagged edges. It gets its name from a small white marking on the underside of its hindwings, which resembles a comma. When its wings are closed, its leaf-like appearance provides excellent camouflage. One particularly interesting fact is that the Comma butterfly overwinters as an adult, allowing it to emerge on the first warm days of spring. It is commonly found along woodland edges, in forest clearings, and in natural gardens.
A silhouette of an arizona mantis as the sun sets through the oak trees
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It's worth reviewing memory cards sometimes. It happens to me, especially in the lazy season, when I take a lot of pictures, a lot I simply do not notice. After time, when we no longer remember the moment of shooting, many times the photo turns out to be worth editing and showing.
Photographing this blue-green mosaic dragonfly in flight was a real challenge. It remained at a constant distance of about 4–6 meters and flew continuously without pausing anywhere. This is a real test for the autofocus—but once the focus is set, it holds the subject with remarkable precision. Patience, technique, and a little luck are the prerequisites for such shots.
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Diese Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer im Flug zu fotografieren, war eine echte Herausforderung. Sie hielt sich konstant in einer Entfernung von etwa 4–6 Metern auf und flog ununterbrochen, ohne auch nur kurz irgendwo zu verweilen. Das ist eine echte Bewährungsprobe für den Autofokus – aber sobald der Fokus sitzt, hält er das Motiv erstaunlich präzise. Geduld, Technik und etwas Glück sind die Voraussetzungen für solche Aufnahmen.
NB: Not captive, seen on a house door.
Lyramorpha rosea is a true bug with sucking and piercing mouth parts, endemic to this country.
They generally feed upon plants belonging to the orders Rosales and Sapindales.
When released, the defensive chemicals of certain species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin.
15 mm body length
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