Thematic Insects

**WPRESTO** · 09-12-2018, 07:54 AM - **4 Likes**

I found this cricket nearly dead in the basement, so I put it in a container, it was gone in less than an hour. Pinned it out, then took a 20 file stack. Not very much dust to touch off. Pretty pleased with this stack.

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swanlefitte · 09-12-2018, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

A new kill just now. First time I have seen one eaten alive. It looks like he's trying to kill it at first but can't reach. The he sucks its abdomen. It was still alive as he probed and stuck the head.

**aslyfox** · 09-12-2018, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

bee pollinating

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

**CharLac** · 09-14-2018, 10:18 PM

Some unknown fly

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**jacamar** · 09-15-2018, 01:58 PM - **2 Likes**

The Monarchs seem to be doing quite well this year.

**aslyfox** · 09-15-2018, 02:30 PM

wasp [ and hummingbird ] at feeder

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

**WPRESTO** · 09-15-2018, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Some unknown fly

That fellow is so small it's hard to identify for certain, but I suspect it is an aphid rather than a fly.

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-16-2018, 05:20 PM - **1 Like**

This is a female Eastern Tailed Blue

Jome · 09-17-2018, 11:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Tests with K-3 + F100 2.8 macro
Strange bee and dragonfly

swanlefitte · 09-17-2018, 11:54 AM - **2 Likes**

found some aphids on a vine.

They don't last long. I didn't expect a mealy bug to eat them though.

A ladybug in training and a graduate.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-19-2018, 03:08 AM - **2 Likes**

**WPRESTO** · 09-22-2018, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

I just posted two pictures similar to these on the other thread that's devoted to insects

swanlefitte · 09-22-2018, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I just posted two pictures similar to these on the other thread that's devoted to insects

I think you put your best group shot on the other thread and best individual shot on this thread. Like the distribution.

**WPRESTO** · 09-23-2018, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I think you put your best group shot on the other thread and best individual shot on this thread. Like the distribution.

Alas, I have a glass head. You can see right through it.

**aslyfox** · 09-23-2018, 03:56 AM

reminds me of a Greek letter - Pi

09-17-2018, 11:08 AM - 3 Likes	#519
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Tests with K-3 + F100 2.8 macro Strange bee and dragonfly Last edited by Jome; 03-24-2019 at 11:02 AM.

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09-12-2018, 09:49 AM - 1 Like	#512
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	A new kill just now. First time I have seen one eaten alive. It looks like he's trying to kill it at first but can't reach. The he sucks its abdomen. It was still alive as he probed and stuck the head.

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jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	The Monarchs seem to be doing quite well this year.

09-15-2018, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#517
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by CharLac Some unknown fly That fellow is so small it's hard to identify for certain, but I suspect it is an aphid rather than a fly.

09-16-2018, 05:20 PM - 1 Like	#518
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	This is a female Eastern Tailed Blue

09-17-2018, 11:54 AM - 2 Likes	#520
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	found some aphids on a vine. They don't last long. I didn't expect a mealy bug to eat them though. A ladybug in training and a graduate.

09-19-2018, 03:08 AM - 2 Likes	#521
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766

09-22-2018, 08:11 PM	#523
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by WPRESTO I just posted two pictures similar to these on the other thread that's devoted to insects I think you put your best group shot on the other thread and best individual shot on this thread. Like the distribution.

09-23-2018, 03:10 AM	#524
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by swanlefitte I think you put your best group shot on the other thread and best individual shot on this thread. Like the distribution. Alas, I have a glass head. You can see right through it.