Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Macro 
Thread started 08 Aug 2012 (Wednesday) 20:43
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Bug-Eyed

 
MakeMeShutter
Goldmember
Avatar
1,343 posts
Likes: 28
Joined Jan 2009
Location: Upstate New York
     
Aug 08, 2012 20:43 |  #1

Trying to identify the following:
The eyes made me smile!

IMAGE: http://www.shawnkrausphoto.com/OtherGalleries/Bugs/i-sGpJJwz/0/L/SMK15087adj-L.jpg
IMAGE LINK: http://www.shawnkrausp​hoto.com …774807&k=sGpJJw​z&lb=1&s=A  (external link)

New York Dragonflies (external link)
NYDragonflies.com

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
mandokid1
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
13,679 posts
Gallery: 718 photos
Best ofs: 4
Likes: 1109
Joined Nov 2010
Location: scarborough ontario canada
     
Aug 08, 2012 21:35 |  #2

very nice.


DENIS
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/mandokid1/ (external link)
7-Dmk11 5-D Mark 11.5D mark 111
Canon 100 macro, Canon MPE-65, Canon 16-35,24-70,70-200,300 F4,and Sigma 150-600 dg sport

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
rick_reno
Cream of the Crop
44,648 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 155
Joined Dec 2010
     
Aug 08, 2012 22:03 |  #3

lovely contrast and composition




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
LordV
Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006
Avatar
62,304 posts
Gallery: 9 photos
Best ofs: 2
Likes: 6879
Joined Oct 2005
Location: Worthing UK
     
Aug 09, 2012 01:02 |  #4

Lovely capture, bit stumped on ID- either a bee or a wasp I think
Brian v.


http://www.flickr.com/​photos/lordv/ (external link)
http://www.lordv.smugm​ug.com/ (external link)
Macro Hints and tips
Canon 600D, 40D, 5D mk2, 7D, Tamron 90mm macro, Sigma 105mm OS, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
WallyD3
Hatchling
Avatar
8 posts
Joined Jan 2012
     
Aug 09, 2012 01:25 |  #5

I don't think this is either a bee or a wasp which are members of the order hymenoptera. The hymenoptera have two obvious pairs of wings used for flying with the front pair being larger. The image appears to be a member of the order diptera (flies) which, while they have 2 pairs of wings, only one pair is large. The hind pair is significantly reduced in size and functions as balancers.

Beautiful shot.

Wally D




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
racketman
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
21,941 posts
Gallery: 20 photos
Likes: 2486
Joined Oct 2005
Location: Richmond Surrey
     
Aug 09, 2012 03:04 |  #6

Bee's hind wings are not easy to see though. I must say Bee was my first thought, interesting capture whatever it is.


Toby
Canon EOS R7, 100 L macro, MP-E65, RF 100-400
Olympus EM-1 MKII/MKIII, 60 macro, 90 macro, 12-40 PRO

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
alquimista
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
6,998 posts
Gallery: 91 photos
Best ofs: 4
Likes: 190
Joined Jan 2011
Location: Miami/Beijing
     
Aug 09, 2012 08:10 |  #7

is a male wasps in the genus Tachytes http://bugguide.net/no​de/view/432138 (external link) Kurt capture one before http://www.flickr.com …151938243/in/ph​otostream/ (external link)
Nice catch Shawn


la costura de Dios
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/andresmoline/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
BasAndrews
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
13,091 posts
Gallery: 100 photos
Likes: 5700
Joined Jan 2011
Location: Bristol UK
     
Aug 09, 2012 08:15 |  #8

It is not an elephant.

Nice capture.


Bas (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
MakeMeShutter
THREAD ­ STARTER
Goldmember
Avatar
1,343 posts
Likes: 28
Joined Jan 2009
Location: Upstate New York
     
Aug 09, 2012 13:17 |  #9

mandokid1 wrote in post #14833320 (external link)
very nice.

rick_reno wrote in post #14833467 (external link)
lovely contrast and composition

LordV wrote in post #14834235 (external link)
Lovely capture, bit stumped on ID- either a bee or a wasp I think
Brian v.

WallyD3 wrote in post #14834292 (external link)
I don't think this is either a bee or a wasp which are members of the order hymenoptera. The hymenoptera have two obvious pairs of wings used for flying with the front pair being larger. The image appears to be a member of the order diptera (flies) which, while they have 2 pairs of wings, only one pair is large. The hind pair is significantly reduced in size and functions as balancers.

Beautiful shot.

Wally D

racketman wrote in post #14834479 (external link)
Bee's hind wings are not easy to see though. I must say Bee was my first thought, interesting capture whatever it is.

alquimista wrote in post #14835000 (external link)
is a male wasps in the genus Tachytes http://bugguide.net/no​de/view/432138 (external link) Kurt capture one before http://www.flickr.com …151938243/in/ph​otostream/ (external link)
Nice catch Shawn

BasAndrews wrote in post #14835023 (external link)
It is not an elephant.

Nice capture.

Thanks Everyone!!!
Special thanks to alquimista with the identification.
I scoured the net trying to figure out what it was prior with no luck.
The knowledge of the people in this forum is incredible!


New York Dragonflies (external link)
NYDragonflies.com

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

1,572 views & 0 likes for this thread, 8 members have posted to it.
Bug-Eyed
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Macro 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is semonsters
1546 guests, 135 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.