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May 12, 2013 01:42 |  #1

Some mixed bug shots from the garden
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Tiny jumper on the greenhouse

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Suspended - large caterpillar caught in a spider's web. The caterpillar was alive
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Two male hoverflies Myathropa florea having a fight - A male I was watching took off and grabbed the other male in mid air and fell to the ground before they separated and took off a few seconds later.
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Wasp Queen having a rest/clean
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Minerbee in dandelion
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May 12, 2013 03:19 |  #2

Wonderful set Brian.


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May 12, 2013 03:21 |  #3

Super set Brian!




  
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May 12, 2013 04:57 |  #4

Superb shots Brian.


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May 12, 2013 07:42 |  #5

nice set brian.


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May 12, 2013 07:45 |  #6

Great set, wouldn't fancy getting too close to the wasp myself.


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May 12, 2013 07:58 |  #7

Great work Brian


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May 12, 2013 08:40 |  #8

Nice variety, Brian. Love that suspended caterpillar.


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May 12, 2013 18:49 as a reply to  @ Ishrani's post |  #9

caterpillar shot is brilliant Brian! Reminds me of the queen's abdomen in Aliens!


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May 13, 2013 00:43 |  #10

Thanks everybody for the comments :)
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May 13, 2013 03:17 |  #11

Great series of shots Brian


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May 13, 2013 09:40 |  #12

Great shots, #1 is awesome.


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May 13, 2013 09:46 |  #13

Another wonderful set.

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May 14, 2013 00:53 |  #14

Thanks for the comments Ian, Maddy and Linda- appreciated :)
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May 14, 2013 15:34 |  #15

Hoverflies can be very territorial, great find and capture.


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