Subcoccinella 24-punctata

[macro junkie]

some shots from yesterday..Theres loads of these at the back of mine.

24 spot lady bird


Latin name: Subcoccinella 24-punctata
Size: Approximately 3mms long
Distribution: Found in many parts of the U.K.
Months seen: May to October
Food: All sorts of plants
Habitat: Fields and meadows.
Special features: Usually found close to the ground among long grasses.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2418778566_dddd2c7d5c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2417962451_f63d1d4446_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2418779144_e4f2a7fba7_o.jpg

[johnkermit1]

awe man. that is a cute lil hairy bugger !
ive never seen one with the lil hairs b4.
great shots MJ!

[racketman]

Months seen: May to October

that rules that one out then ;) excellent detail if a little harsh on monitor at work.

[LordV]

All look excellent to me- love #2&3
Brian V.

[macro junkie]

Months seen: May to October

that rules that one out then ;) excellent detail if a little harsh on monitor at work.
it should say : April - October :) i spoted the 1st one about 10 days ago.

[macro junkie]

All look excellent to me- love #2&3
Brian V.
thanks brian.

[macro junkie]

awe man. that is a cute lil hairy bugger !
ive never seen one with the lil hairs b4.
great shots MJ!
thanks jhon.:)

[sw2001]

Great details and lighting.

[acorean]

Wow. awesome detail.

Macro lens, tubes, or both?

[macro junkie]

Wow. awesome detail.

Macro lens, tubes, or both?
i use canons mpe-65 lens 1-5x..its an amazing lens,.same as lordv uses.

thanks for your comments..:)

[mikestew]

Superb shots MJ.

Mike

[dreamline]

I see you haven't lost your touch MJ.

Great set