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Meligethes aeneus
#macrophotography #macrophoto #macromicro #macro #insect #macroinsect #macroworld #MacroWorldMania #macronaturephotography

Haven't been taking many photos recently (a few bird ones at home), but I took the camera to my daughter's softball practice in Vacaville and got a few butterfly shot, and some lizard ones too. Here's one of the butterfly shots (a painted lady):

https://flic.kr/p/2s2cdD5

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#FotoVorschlag 'Zartheit'
#ahorn #natur #nature #insect #insekt #regentropfen #raindrops
Eigentlich wollte ich Ahornfrüchte mit Regentropfen fotografieren, die kleine Mücke entdeckte ich erst auf den zweiten Blick, als sie zitterte. Ein fast identisches Foto habe ich früher mal gepostet.

Das Bild zeigt ein Büschel Ahornfrüchte unter Blättern im Gegenlicht. Es hat geregnet. Tropfen hängen an den Früchten und fangen das Sonnenlicht ein. Eine zarte, langbeinige, Mücke sitzt unten an den Früchten.

Now, that is a ladybird beetle with an attitude

This large ladybird beetle was a visitor on the plant next to me enjoying morning coffee in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

I consider such visits as a forecast of a lucky day. Well, I was in Siem Reap, heading out to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park. That is always a happy experience.

Lucky biodiversity
There are 15 registered variants of Ladybug or Ladybird beetles in Cambodia. Probably there are many more. Neighbouring Viet Nam has 220 variations of Ladybugs registered so far. And the nature, flora and fauna of those two countries are equally rich and exciting.

When it comes to biodiversity, Cambodia is a well known hotspot in Southeast Asia. And there are still discoveries to be made.

Like in most of the world, these Ladybugs are considered to be a sign of good luck here too.

Natural pest control
Unless of course you are one of the insects lady bugs like to feed upon, as they are natural pest control animals. Aphids, scales, mealy bugs, white flies, mites and thrips which often is a threat to flora and micro fauna can be effectively controlled and kept at an acceptable level when lady bugs are taking action.

They are an amazingly effective natural way of handling and reducing the threats from pests.

The family Coccinellidae is a large family of lady beetles. Globally there are 6 000 variants divided into 360 under groups.

And this one was on the larger side.

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Photo shows a large red beetle on a green wide leaf. On the back this beetle has 15 visible black spots of varying sizes. There is a clear divide between the main body and the bode with the head, eyes and main antennas. The main body has a visible shine where the lights of the sun is reflected. On both sides of the main leaf there are other long leaves. In the background the floor of the veranda is visible. Cambodia is as safe, comfortable and kind as ever. Angkor and Siem Reap warmly welcomes visitors.

A blue morpho showcasing how it earned its na... Never mind. 🦋

#InsektenSamstag #InsectSaturday

#MorphoPeleides #PeleidesBlueMorpho #commonMorpho #morpho #blueMorpho #BlauerMorphofalter #Himmelsfalter #Schmetterling #butterfly #ButterflyMonday #Schmetterlingsmontag #Sommer #summer #Natur #nature #insect #insects #VogelparkWalsrode #WeltvogelparkWalsrode

This image captures a close-up of a striking morpho butterfly perched on a large, vibrant green leaf. The butterfly’s wings are folded together, revealing earthy brown tones on the underside. The leaf it rests on is lush and prominently veined, set against a soft, blurred background of additional green foliage.

Aphrodite fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite)
Butterfly 2021-25

If prayers are ever answered
Sometimes the reply would have to be
No.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #insect #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #zen #thephotohour #mramsdellpics

Monochrome Nectar.

(Zine Permission Granted)

#MonochromeMarch #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Bee #Insect #BloomScrolling

A black and white, high-contrast macro photograph captures a bumblebee nestled into a fuzzy, spherical willow catkin. The bee is positioned centrally, its dark, textured body and delicate, translucent wings angled downward as it forages. The catkin's fine, radiating stamens create a soft, halo-like texture against a blurred background of branches and other budding pussy willows. The monochrome palette emphasizes the intricate patterns of the bee’s fuzz and the delicate, crystalline details of the plant's structure.

The photographer's watermark in the corner reads "PAUL JACKSON"

Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2025-45

I wish what we should have said or done
Always lined up with what we actually did

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics

#FotoVorschlag 'Zartheit'

#tagpfauenauge #schmetterling #insekt #natur #naturfotografie #myphoto
#peacock #butterfly #insect #nature #naturephotography

Das Foto zeigt ein Tagpfauenauge, das auf einer wilden, weißen Möhrendolde sitzt.

#Nikkor 105 2.5

#Lumix #GH5 #bee #insect #nature #closeup #flower #plant #flora #naturephotography #spring
#photography #MFT #photo #vintagelens #rawtherapee

Bright pink insect stands out to blend in https://phys.org/news/2026-03-bright-pink-insect-blend-scientists.html

Pink Cricket Club: Dramatic color change in a Neotropical leaf-masquerading katydid https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecy.70333

"A tropical #insect has been found to change color from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which may mimic the young leaves of #rainforest #plants... delayed greening, a phenomenon in which newly emerged leaves flush vivid shades of pink or red before maturing to green"

close-up photo of a bright pink leaf-shaped insect on a plant branch

Cinnamon Bug (Corizus hyoscyami) in #Bath #Somerset #UK. Formerly a rare species confined to the south coast, in recent years it has expanded northwards, probably due to climate change.
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A Caledonia Seed Bug, Nysius caledoniae, perched on the tip of a flower petal.

#macro #nature #insect #seedbug #caledoniaseedbug #auswildlife #insectsofaustralia #insectsofthefediverse

A Caledonia Seed Bug, Nysius caledoniae, perched on the tip of a yellow flower petal

monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) perches on a Lantana camera 'Fireworks' in the garden August 2024 #lantana #flowers #garden #pollinators #butterfly #monarch #monarchbutterfly #insect #insects #photography #cvvhrn

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The scientific committee has been hard at work building a fantastic program that encompass all aspects of #insect #science 🐝 🪲 🦋 🧪 🔬
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🤗 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The organising team continues to assemble the pieces that will make hashtag#𝐄𝐂𝐄2026𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 a remarkable event

📡 Stay tuned for more information at https://www.ece2026.org/

Weevil! This would need microscopy follow up but is likely Ceratapion onopordi. Southern England

#weevil #WeevilWednesday #insect

A somewhat rounded small beetle, around 2.5-3.0mm. It is shiny black all over. The wing cases are deeply furrowed and there are pits all over the 'neck/shoulders'. As with weevils in general, it has a huge 'ant-eater' nose

A small original ladybird artwork at a small price that can be sent direct as a gift with a message and will easily fit in a standard letterbox. Or just spoil yourself!
https://folksy.com/find/item/8577126

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