Nature Flora and fauna survey

Flora and fauna survey · 04:40 AM

My first photo post! Photos are from a flora and fauna survey I did in the Hunter Valley last week, during temperatures of up to 43 degrees celcius. Lots of insects around (and nothing much else) due to the heat!

All photos with K-5, mostly with Tammy 90mm macro except where noted. When used, flash was handheld.

(Below) Paper-nest wasps looking nervous. DA*300 w/ Tamron 1.4TC

(Below) Litoria peronii trying to escape from the heat in the water tank. DA* 300mm

(Below) Litoria latopalmata

(Below) Morning sun through fog. Tamron 17-50 F2.8.

(Below) Bandy Bandy (Vermicella annulata)

(Below) Litoria jervesiensis.

**Ash** · 01-29-2011, 05:04 AM

The Litora capture is delightfully detailed and sharp.
Well done with it.
Thanks for sharing these.

slowpez · 01-29-2011, 08:21 AM

What is that first really ugly bug? Ewwwww! You managed to get some really nice shots. Welcome to the forum.

photosensitive · 01-29-2011, 03:39 PM

Thanks guys.

The first insect is a new one to me, I can't find anything remotely close in any online image database, but it is certaintly a Hemipteran . Seemed to be adapted well to life on the spotted gums.

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01-29-2011, 05:04 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The Litora capture is delightfully detailed and sharp. Well done with it. Thanks for sharing these.

01-29-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	What is that first really ugly bug? Ewwwww! You managed to get some really nice shots. Welcome to the forum.

01-29-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
photosensitive New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks guys. The first insect is a new one to me, I can't find anything remotely close in any online image database, but it is certaintly a Hemipteran . Seemed to be adapted well to life on the spotted gums.