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A southern green stink bug (Grüne Reiswanze/ Nezara Viridula) sitting in a leaf.

#wanze #stinkwanze #käfer #insekt #insekten #stinkbug #insect #insects #insectsofinstagram #insectsphotography #insectsworld #insektenfotografie #macrophotography #macrowildlife
#bug #bugs

A southern green stink bug (Grüne Reiswanze/ Nezara Viridula) sitting in a leaf.

#wanze #stinkwanze #käfer #insekt #insekten #stinkbug #insect sect #insects #insectsofinstagram #insectsphotography #insectsworld #insektenfotografie #macrophotography #macrowildlife

Mydaea
#mydaea #muscidae #flymacro #insectmacro #macroinsect #insectphotography #macrophotography #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macrophoto #macroshots #insectlover #macroinsects #insectsofinstagram #macro_world #naturemacro #macronature #wildlifephotography #macro_bug

Bombus

#Bombus #Bumblebee #Bumblebees #BombusSpecies #BombusLove #Pollinators #InsectsOfInstagram #InsectPhotography #WildInsects #GardenInsects #BeeLovers #SaveTheBees #MacroPhotography #BeeMacro #InsectMacro #NatureMacro #MacroOfTheDay #CloseUpShot #Biodiversity

Episyrphus balteatus
@Nature
#EpisyrphusBalteatus #MarmaladeHoverfly #Hoverfly #Hoverflies #InsectPhotography #InsectsOfInstagram #Pollinators #GardenInsects #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #MacroPhotography #MacroPerfection #CloseUpShot #InsectMacro #NatureMacro #Biodiversity

A small, black and reddish insect.
#Insect, #Fly, #Diptera, #Bug, #Macro, #Nature, #GreenLeaf, #PlantLife, #SmallInsect, #Entomology, #Wildlife, #CloseUp, #TinyCreature, #Garden, #Outdoor, #Fauna, #Arthropod, #LeafTexture, #VibrantGreen, #NaturalWorld, #InsectsOfInstagram, #BugLife, #MicroWorld, #Pest, #BeneficialInsect, #Ecosystem, #Ecology, #Summer, #Spring, #MacroPhotography, #Details, #Pattern, #Veins, #Foliage, #Botany, #Horticulture, #Diurnal, #FlyingInsect, #CuteBug, #Critter

🇺🇸 The green-eyed hawker (Aeshna isoceles) is a medium-sized dragonfly commonly found near still or slow-flowing waters such as ponds, marshes, and ditches across parts of Europe. It measures about 6 to 7 centimeters in length with a wingspan of up to 10 centimeters. Recognizable by its green eyes and a distinct amber-brown triangle on the second abdominal segment, it is a fast and agile flyer. Active mainly from May to July, it hunts small insects in flight. Unlike many dragonflies, the green-eyed hawker prefers densely vegetated wetlands, where it also lays its eggs on aquatic plants. Though often elusive, it plays a valuable role in controlling insect populations and indicates healthy wetland ecosystems.

🇩🇪 Die Keilflecklibelle (Aeshna isoceles) ist eine mittelgroße Libellenart, die häufig an stehenden oder langsam fließenden Gewässern wie Teichen, Sümpfen und Gräben in Teilen Europas anzutreffen ist. Sie wird etwa 6 bis 7 cm lang, mit einer Flügelspannweite von bis zu 10 cm. Auffällig sind ihre grün leuchtenden Augen und das bernsteinfarbene, dreieckige Fleckmuster auf dem zweiten Hinterleibssegment. Sie ist ein schneller, wendiger Flieger und hauptsächlich von Mai bis Juli aktiv, wenn sie im Flug kleine Insekten jagt. Anders als viele andere Libellenarten bevorzugt die Keilflecklibelle dichte Ufervegetation, wo sie auch ihre Eier an Wasserpflanzen ablegt. Trotz ihrer eher versteckten Lebensweise ist sie ein wichtiger Bestandteil gesunder Feuchtgebiete und hilft, Insektenbestände zu regulieren.

📍Netherlands

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#nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #dragonfly #insects #macro #macroinsects #keilflecklibelle #aeshnaisoceles #wildlife #wildlifelover #wetlands #europeanwildlife #naturliebe #geoleserfoto #canon #canoneosr7 #shotoncanon #insectsofinstagram

Thomas Garden 25-09 VI

https://kiko.io/photos/D50_6800_2509

#MacroPhotography #NatureLovers #SpringVibes #NaturePhotography #BeeHappy #WildlifePhotography #BeeLove #GardenLovers #Beehive #Wildlife #InsectsOfInstagram #Pollinators #Bumblebee #FlowerPower #NatureMagic

A bumblebee with a fuzzy orange and black-striped body clings to a cluster of vibrant blue flowers with thin, spiky petals. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the bee and flowers in sharp focus against a mix of greens and darker blues.

keadamander (@keadamander@pixelfed.social)

https://pixelfed.social/p/keadamander/870239351417025396

> Camouflage Masterclass #photography #canon #macrophotography #nature_perfection #insectsofinstagram #macroworld #katydid #wildlifephotography #insects_macro #flowerandinsect #naturecloseup #bugslife #greeninsect #closeupshot #insectphotography #macro_creature_feature #nature_brilliance

Camouflage Masterclass

#photography #canon

#macrophotography #nature_perfection #insectsofinstagram #macroworld #katydid #wildlifephotography #insects_macro #flowerandinsect #naturecloseup #bugslife #greeninsect #closeupshot #insectphotography #macro_creature_feature #nature_brilliance

I've not been too active here, apologies if you've been waiting with bated breath for an update!

Anyway, here's a macro moth montage of my favourite 9 new for the garden this year moths

#moths #insects #nature #moth #mothsOfInstagram #teamMoth #lepidoptera #mothsMatter #entomology #insectsOfInstagram #naturePhotography #macroPhotography #insectPhotography #mothsAndButterflies #natureLovers #mothstagram

Moths, clockwise from top left: Lunar Hornet, Striped Hawk, Sandy Carpet, Gothic, Purple-bar, Goat, Pale Oak Beauty, Seraphim, Scarlet Tiger

Moths, clockwise from top left: Lunar Hornet, Striped Hawk, Sandy Carpet, Gothic, Purple-bar, Goat, Pale Oak Beauty, Seraphim, Scarlet Tiger

Floral Landings. #butterfly #butterflylove #insectsofinstagram #naturelover #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #naturephotography #gardenlife #smartphonephotography #photography #beautyofnature #insects #lepidoptera #butterflywings

A close-up, vertical shot of two Small Tortoiseshell butterflies on a cluster of tiny white flowers. The butterfly at the top is in flight with its wings spread wide, while the other butterfly is perched below on a flower head. The background is a soft blur of green foliage. The scene is bright and highlights the vibrant orange and black patterns on the butterflies' wings.

Flutter then Rest. #butterfly #lepidoptera #naturelovers #macrophotography #insectsofinstagram #wildlife #naturephotography #butterflywings #insectphotography #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography #discoverwildlife #macro

A close-up, top-down shot of a large brown and black butterfly with intricate patterns and white spots on its wings, hanging upside down from a green leafy plant. The focus is sharp on the butterfly's body and wings, with the green leaves slightly blurred in the background.

Die #Wespenspinne wollte scheinbar nicht im #Garten bleiben, ist an die Hauswand gezogen. Bessere Perspektive für die Fotos, aber langweiliger Hintergrund.

#Wespenspinne #ArgiopeBruennichi #Spinne #Spider #Arachnida #WildlifePhotography #Makrofotografie #MacroPhotography #Insektenfotografie #Naturfotografie #WildlifePerfection #Spinnenliebe #NatureLovers #Biodiversity #InsectsOfInstagram #Arthropods #FeatheredAndFurAndScales #NaturePhotography #Spinnenwelt

Nach zehn Jahren mal wieder im Garten - die #Wespenspinne.
Leider in niedriger Vegetation, komm ich mit dem Makro nicht gut hin.

#Wespenspinne #ArgiopeBruennichi #Spinne #Spider #Arachnida #WildlifePhotography #Makrofotografie #MacroPhotography #Insektenfotografie #Naturfotografie #WildlifePerfection #Spinnenliebe #NatureLovers #Biodiversity #InsectsOfInstagram #Arthropods #FeatheredAndFurAndScales #NaturePhotography #Spinnenwelt

Summer’s Small Wonders

It’s been an intense week job hunting—stressful, but necessary. When the tension builds, I return to my medicine: walking and photography. This time of year, midsummer, wildlife can be scarce. So I turned my attention to the smaller residents of the Kampina near Oisterwijk.

With my Canon 5D Mark III and MP-E macro lens, I captured a common honeybee at work. Then a Calopteryx splendens—known in Dutch as the weidebeekjuffer—its metallic blues shimmering in the sun. A gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) with weathered wings reminded me that beauty exists in imperfection. Another posed with wings closed, its patterned eyes giving the illusion of a cross-eyed stare—an optical quirk of insect anatomy.

A small emerald moth (Hemistola chrysoprasaria) rested among blooming heath (Calluna vulgaris), a gentle hint that summer’s edge is near. Nearby, four perfectly shaped green leaves formed the silhouette of a butterfly—nature’s accidental mimicry.

Switching to my Canon 7D Mark II and Sigma 100–400mm, I explored further. After a week of rain, the forest floor has begun to transform—mushrooms emerging like quiet sculptures. These fruiting bodies of fungi are not just beautiful; they are vital recyclers, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting entire ecosystems.

Next up: a closer look at the “wonderful world of fungus.” Until then, I’ll keep walking, keep noticing, and keep sharing.

#MacroPhotography #Canon5DMarkIII #Canon7DMarkII #Sigma100400 #MPE65mm #WildlifeMacro #NatureCloseUp #InsectPhotography #BeePhotography #Damselfly #CalopteryxSplendens #Weidebeekjuffer #ButterflyPhotography #PyroniaTithonus #GatekeeperButterfly #SmallEmeraldMoth #HemistolaChrysoprasaria #HeathFlowers #CallunaVulgaris #LeafMimicry #NaturePatterns #SummerNature #Kampina #Oisterwijk #DutchNature #Biodiversity #InsectMacro #Pollinators #WildlifeOfTheNetherlands #InsectsOfInstagram #MothOrButterfly #NatureObservation #CloseUpNature #MacroMagic #SmallWorldBigBeauty