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Jul 23, 2007 10:33 | #1

i shot this one awhile ago. but it wasn't crop enough to show detail of them little critters. hope this come out clearer than last time.

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Jul 23, 2007 10:57 | #2

I don't think they are aphids. They look more like springtails.

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Jul 23, 2007 11:08 | #3

Hate to say it but that's amazing- as Adrian says they are not aphids but globular springtails- never seen a herd of them in a flower like that- unique capture!
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Jul 23, 2007 11:20 | #4

Leorooster wrote in post #3596156

I don't think they are aphids. They look more like springtails.

LordV wrote in post #3596228

Hate to say it but that's amazing- as Adrian says they are not aphids but globular springtails- never seen a herd of them in a flower like that- unique capture!
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thanks Adrian for the info. i really do need to get a book on insect. any recommendation on which one?

Wow Brian coming from you really make my day. thank you. i shot a whole series of them. but just post that one pic.

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Jul 23, 2007 13:11 | #6

What an unusual shot Bill. Really good.

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