Small plant bug on margeurite

[LordV]

Plant bug about 3mm body length. This ran round the back of the flower, speared an aphid and then finished it off on a petal.
ID'd a Pilophorus species - possibly P. cinnamopterus

Brian V.
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[bandit 1]

Hiya Brian,

Excellent shots, that looks hellish hard to capture nicely, Black, Yellow & White what a combo that's asking for trouble :lol:

Cheers for now
Mark

[Mack1time]

#3 is superb

What an excellent series of such a small subject!

What are you using for lighting here? Great exposure!

[PiRho]

Brian again I am amazed at your ability to capture these little events with such a great series! Excellent work. I think I should try and retire early so I can plant a garden and shoot macro :D

[LordV]

Thanks for the comments all. :)
Can't help feeling it looks like the adult of the nymph below which had been ID'd as something different. Both shots taken in the same place

Pirho - you are correct- too much spare time :)

Brian V.

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