A very weird insect indeed...
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 13:14
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 13:38
"Gasteruption Jaculator (I kid you not) and is a parasitic wasp" - Yet another day when I learn something new. Thank you!
Excellent spot and well done getting the shots. The bug-in-flight shot is the highlight (you presumably knew that already), but all three together make a fine set.
"I flattened a battery trying to capture it in flight." - Was that when you threw it at the bug in exasperation???
Steve
Excellent spot and well done getting the shots. The bug-in-flight shot is the highlight (you presumably knew that already), but all three together make a fine set.
"I flattened a battery trying to capture it in flight." - Was that when you threw it at the bug in exasperation???
Steve
Last Edited by Lubbyman on 25/07/2019 - 13:38
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 13:45
What a spot and capture,
Super shooting.
I know what i like, If not always why.
Super shooting.
I know what i like, If not always why.
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 16:43
The one in flight is superb, well done !!
Chris
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 21:19
Thank you all for your comments.
Steve: My aim must have been better than I thought - the wasp is back on the Fennel this evening minus its ovipositor
Roger
Steve: My aim must have been better than I thought - the wasp is back on the Fennel this evening minus its ovipositor
Roger
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Posted 25/07/2019 - 22:23
All super photographs and great to see such a critter
Daronl
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cbrog
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I have never seen one before - the book says it is a Gasteruption Jaculator (I kid you not) and is a parasitic wasp. It is surprising fast and agile, I flattened a battery trying to capture it in flight.
Taken with K5 and Pentax 100mm macro, handheld, range 2 - 3 feet.
Feel free !
Roger.