larger than life 0 ▲ best part of the day 45 days ago · Nature · hide · Fediverse post 16-09-26 Another macro safari in Warriston Cemetery. Giant Polypore - huge fungusAlthough there was an occasional butterfly about (admirals and speckled woods mostly) I decided to put the macro lens on and concentrate on the insects on the yellow flowers just in front of the crypts. There was a decent showing of them although not much exotic - mostly hoverflies, drone flies and bees.Phaonia angelicaegeese fly past overheadmaking distant honking callsprobably pinkfoot or greylaglast photo taken with 400mm zoomSyrphus ribesiion to the macro lensHarlequin ladybirdThere is always the hope that I will photo a non-harlequin ladybird but the majority turn out to be that invasive and dominating species. I suppose it is better to have them than none. They have many different appearances so I'll presume I am photographing another type until I get home and the app says Harlequin again.Syrphus ribesiiEristalis tenax - drone flyLygus spec.Syrphus ribesiias aboveHarlequin ladybird (again)Lucilia… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town
