Nature "Lily" Bug

"Lily" Bug · **1 Like**

I went out early this morning to photograph a new lily that I only got one bloom from...my photos of the lily are just okay, but I was treated to a wee surprise. Is it just me or does he look like a colourful fish with legs??

And then he started to groom himself like a cat!

**dcmsox2004** · 07-13-2012, 09:18 AM

stunning capture tess... keen eye to spot this attractive little fella (or gal??)... beautiful detail and colors... dave m

snappychappy · 07-13-2012, 09:21 AM

Great set and I love the contrast of the colors on the bug and the white leaf, well taken images.

**luftfluss** · 07-13-2012, 09:34 AM

What a cool looking creature! That's well-spotted, Tess.

Jools · 07-13-2012, 10:09 AM

Nice colors and pattern on that bug. Never seen something like this.
Good eye and images.

bluestringer · 07-13-2012, 10:12 AM

Excellent series Tess. I've got a lot those little bugs here, it's a leaf hopper, they come in all kinds of colors.

slowpez · 07-13-2012, 12:46 PM

Neon Ned. Nice capture Tess.

charliezap · 07-13-2012, 01:01 PM

The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap

**jpzk** · 07-13-2012, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap

Very nice pictures as usual, Tess.

Of course, you know how to handle this 90mm macro lens ... I never could do such things with mine ... which I recently sold !

JP

**Bruce Clark** · 07-13-2012, 04:20 PM

Nice colours on that bug. The insect world is simply extraordinary in its diversity.

Bruce · 07-13-2012, 04:49 PM

Nice little capture (pun intended), love the colors Tess.

GeoJerry · 07-13-2012, 04:56 PM

Those are just great. Sometimes I wish we had more bugs around here.

tessfully · 07-13-2012, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by snappychappy

Great set and I love the contrast of the colors on the bug and the white leaf, well taken images.

thanks so much snappychappy!!

Originally posted by luftfluss

What a cool looking creature! That's well-spotted, Tess.

I always appreciate your comments luftfluss. Thank you!!

Originally posted by Jools

Nice colors and pattern on that bug. Never seen something like this.
Good eye and images.

I am so pleased you stopped in and commented Jools! Thank you!!

Originally posted by bluestringer

Excellent series Tess. I've got a lot those little bugs here, it's a leaf hopper, they come in all kinds of colors.

Leaf Hoppers are very cool. Thanks for identifying it bluestringer. I have never seen one with such beautiful colouring. Can the change thier colours depending on the environment?

Originally posted by slowpez

Neon Ned. Nice capture Tess.

Great name! Thanks Susan!!

Originally posted by charliezap

The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap

Thanks so much Charlie!!

Originally posted by jpzk

Very nice pictures as usual, Tess.

Of course, you know how to handle this 90mm macro lens ... I never could do such things with mine ... which I recently sold !

JP

I get along with this lens in so many circumstances. It just suits the way I see I think. I also quite like the Pentax 35 and I would like a good wide angle zoom one day ... but it is like wrestling with myself to take the Tamron 90 off my camera! Thanks for the nice comments JP!

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Nice colours on that bug. The insect world is simply extraordinary in its diversity.

Yep... insects really wow me... they always have and even moreso now that I can photograph them with a maco lens. Thanks always Bruce!

Originally posted by Bruce

Nice little capture (pun intended), love the colors Tess.

Thank you Bruce!

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Those are just great. Sometimes I wish we had more bugs around here.

Jerry, you are on an amazing journey right now with your photography, and at the moment it is not bugs. Maybe one day, and then you'll find them. Thanks for the nice comment!!

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 05:32 PM

The lily is really beautiful, I always enjoy viewing these and this is a very nice plant. Oh, nice bug too.

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07-13-2012, 09:18 AM	#2
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	stunning capture tess... keen eye to spot this attractive little fella (or gal??)... beautiful detail and colors... dave m

07-13-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	Great set and I love the contrast of the colors on the bug and the white leaf, well taken images.

07-13-2012, 09:34 AM	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	What a cool looking creature! That's well-spotted, Tess.

07-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#5
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	Nice colors and pattern on that bug. Never seen something like this. Good eye and images.

07-13-2012, 10:12 AM	#6
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Excellent series Tess. I've got a lot those little bugs here, it's a leaf hopper, they come in all kinds of colors.

07-13-2012, 12:46 PM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Neon Ned. Nice capture Tess.

07-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap

07-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by charliezap The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap Very nice pictures as usual, Tess. Of course, you know how to handle this 90mm macro lens ... I never could do such things with mine ... which I recently sold ! JP

07-13-2012, 04:20 PM	#10
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Nice colours on that bug. The insect world is simply extraordinary in its diversity.

07-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#11
Bruce Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Nice little capture (pun intended), love the colors Tess.

07-13-2012, 04:56 PM	#12
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Those are just great. Sometimes I wish we had more bugs around here.

07-13-2012, 05:07 PM	#13
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by snappychappy Great set and I love the contrast of the colors on the bug and the white leaf, well taken images. thanks so much snappychappy!! Originally posted by luftfluss What a cool looking creature! That's well-spotted, Tess. I always appreciate your comments luftfluss. Thank you!! Originally posted by Jools Nice colors and pattern on that bug. Never seen something like this. Good eye and images. I am so pleased you stopped in and commented Jools! Thank you!! Originally posted by bluestringer Excellent series Tess. I've got a lot those little bugs here, it's a leaf hopper, they come in all kinds of colors. Leaf Hoppers are very cool. Thanks for identifying it bluestringer. I have never seen one with such beautiful colouring. Can the change thier colours depending on the environment? Originally posted by slowpez Neon Ned. Nice capture Tess. Great name! Thanks Susan!! Originally posted by charliezap The little creature is really a nice bonus Tess to some fine shots.---charliezap Thanks so much Charlie!! Originally posted by jpzk Very nice pictures as usual, Tess. Of course, you know how to handle this 90mm macro lens ... I never could do such things with mine ... which I recently sold ! JP I get along with this lens in so many circumstances. It just suits the way I see I think. I also quite like the Pentax 35 and I would like a good wide angle zoom one day ... but it is like wrestling with myself to take the Tamron 90 off my camera! Thanks for the nice comments JP! Originally posted by Bruce Clark Nice colours on that bug. The insect world is simply extraordinary in its diversity. Yep... insects really wow me... they always have and even moreso now that I can photograph them with a maco lens. Thanks always Bruce! Originally posted by Bruce Nice little capture (pun intended), love the colors Tess. Thank you Bruce! Originally posted by GeoJerry Those are just great. Sometimes I wish we had more bugs around here. Jerry, you are on an amazing journey right now with your photography, and at the moment it is not bugs. Maybe one day, and then you'll find them. Thanks for the nice comment!!

07-13-2012, 05:32 PM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	The lily is really beautiful, I always enjoy viewing these and this is a very nice plant. Oh, nice bug too.