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Male miner bee roosting on the underside of a blackberry leaf (until I disturbed it). Focus stacked using zerene. Probably Andrena cineraria
Positively un-macho phrase to emit while wielding a machine gun: "I'll merry YOUR melodies."
Tech. notes:
Exposure modified in Aperture.
A favourite bug to photo; so many people feel friendly toward ladybirds, it's totally endearing :) their bright red colour makes them a great subject.
Couldn't resist snapping this cute seven spot at my parents' house last weekend. When they saw this photo yesterday they told me the ladybird is still there! Must really love artichokes!
This photo was edited in Adobe Lightroom. Wanted to alter the colours slightly so gently messed with Lightroom's camera calibration colour sliders. Lots of fun! :)
"The wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) is an assassin bug and one of the largest terrestrial North American true bugs, reaching up to 38 mm in length. While they are fairly common, they are shy and have cryptic coloration so they are not often seen. The wheel bug’s name comes from the cog wheel-shaped toothed crest it sports on its first thoracic segment. These dark brown bugs are voracious predators upon many kinds of insects, including their own kind, and are helpful predators of many lepidopteran, aphid, beetle, fly and wasp pests; however they also prey on beneficial species such as ladybeetles and bees. They quickly and effectively kill their prey by secreting paralyzing saliva through their sharp mouthparts. If bothered, wheel bugs and their bright red nymphs can inflict a painful bite on humans, reportedly worse than bee, wasp or hornet stings. Adult wheel bugs make squeaking sounds, the purpose of which is unknown. When provoked, they give off a strong odor from scent glands." (Encyclopedia on Life)
B-24L S/N 44-41466 of the 42nd Bomb Squad, 11th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force.
Bugs Bomby Jr. was equipped with SCR-729 and SCR-717 radar, and was likely used in a pathfinder role. The many mission markers with the lead bomber star above it support this theory.
The fate of the aircraft is unknown to me. It was presumably scrapped after the war.
Spotted: MBK, Bangkok, Thailand
Gist: “The café with a buzz!”
Oddity: Gnocchi Gingko Nut in Chili Sauce
Origin: Thailand
Locations: Two in Thailand
The green shield bug (Palomena prasina) is a shield bug of the family Pentatomidae. It may also be referred to as a green stink bug, particularly outside of Britain, although the name green stink bug more appropriately belongs to the larger North American stink bug, Acrosternum hilare. The adult green shield bug ranges in the colour of their backs from bright green to bronze, without any substantial markings. Green shield bugs are a very common shield bug throughout Europe, including the British Isles, and are found in a large variety of habitats, including gardens. They have been found as far north as 63° N latitude.
These bugs are native to Spherus Magna. They are small in size, no bigger than a Toa's foot. Their eyes can see everywhere and they are protected by armour. They live on fields mostly, since the jungle is too dangerous for them.
Common Gumtree Shield Bug nymph (Poecilometis sp.) shedding it's former skin. The red will soon darken to the same black as the old skin
"Here's lookin' at you kid!"
Horsefly.
No wonder they are a nuisance to farm animals.
The coloring of the stipes is easily seen to the naked eye, but close up looks amazing.
I used two extenion tubes together on my lens to see what might turn out. The 12mm and the 36mm stacked together with the range of 105-70 of the regular lens. Then, I used photoshop to cropped the shot once, to bring it in a little closer.
Also, I have a fluorescent desk light, so I tried a couple test shots and found that the camera's white balance worked well with the fluorescent - cool white selection.
No bug is left undisturbed even at home. This unknown bug was found dead near my desk.
Since i was bored stiff, i decided to document the last glimpse of its life.
the end.