Post your Insect shots

[Mike D90]

Thanks for the tips Mike, I will keep this in mind next time.

I will have to find some more insects in the garden to practice with now

By the way, here is a thread about the 55-300mm lens. Did not check to see if it was the VR version or not.

http://nikonites.com/telephoto/13163-nikon-55-300mm.html#axzz2ZuUlWwHd

 

[TammyL.Campbell]

I'm having issues using my iPad. With this site. I guess I should just use my PC for posting photos here..

 

[Just-Clayton]

So, I went back out just at dusk and got a few more shots.

 

[Just-Clayton]

Got a better grasshopper shot. I also found an "UGLY" 0ne!

 

[wev]

 

[STM]

Here's LOOKIN" at ya! House Fly

50mm f/1.4 AI (reversed) on a PB-6 bellows. Magnification at the film plane was about 2.3x. Photographed in my homemade light tent. Depth of field at f/16 was maybe 0.5mm

 

[Moab Man]

 

[wev]

Golden digger wasp

 

[WeeHector]

 

[Mike D90]

I have no idea yet what this is. Some type of grasshopper but it's shaped like a CH-47 Chinook.

 

[Mike D90]

A small dragonfly (top) and some other type of fly (bottom).

 

[Marilynne]

I have no idea yet what this is. Some type of grasshopper but it's shaped like a CH-47 Chinook.

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I thought I found it, but the antennae are wrong. It's not in any of my FL books.

 

[Just-Clayton]

I thought I found it, but the antennae are wrong. It's not in any of my FL books.

Look up a long headed grasshopper.

 

[Marilynne]

Look up a long headed grasshopper.

Looks like you called it.
Long-Headed Toothpick Grasshopper - What's That Bug?

 

[Elliot87]

A small dragonfly (top) and some other type of fly (bottom).

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This is a Damselfly, I wouldn't be able to tell you what species though. They're like Dragonflies but never rest with their wings outstretched and their eyes are separate, unlike dragonflies which have no real space between their eyes. Nice shots!

 

[wev]

 

[Just-Clayton]

I do believe an ambush bug.

 

[WeeHector]

Hoverfly eyeing up its target. Uncropped 55mm + 36mm macro ring. (yes, I don't quite believe it either - but true!) ::what::

Edit: Eupeodes luniger male.

 

[wev]

In a real awkward spot on a frosted window

 

[Bill16]

Awesome shot buddy! Love the close up the face and eyes! Great job!

In a real awkward spot on a frosted window

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