March Macros, Part 2: Insects

[StephenM]

Here's a few insects from my garden in March.

#1: Dolichopodid fly
#2: Fuscous Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio fuscus)
#3: Soldier fly(?)
#4: Fruit fly (?)
#5: Fly which I haven't been able to identify - any ideas?
#6: Planthopper
#7: Planthopper nymph
#8: Red-shouldered Leaf Beetle (Monolepta australis)

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Larryp]

Nice work, Stephen, Very sharp and clear:)

[ourkind]

Awesome Stephen!! What a diverse garden, I love seeing these guys up close. Thanks for posting :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Nice work Stephen – we should arrange a macro meet in your back garden, such a diverse range of subjects!

Cheers

Dennis

[Paddy]

Fantastic macros Stephen.

[StephenM]

Thanks very much Laurie, Carlos, Dennis and Patrick!



It took a whole month to find them all though Dennis! But it is amazing how much you can find in a small garden if you look hard enough.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Osirisra]

Very nice set!

Makes me more keen to get out there an try to find some cool bugs, been so few bugs around lately.

[UniPol]

Brilliant shots Stephen

[04Stefan07]

Wow these are fantastic!!

What lens are you using?

[StephenM]

Thanks Ken! I think there's been fewer in Brisbane this summer as well..



Thanks Steve! Glad you like them.



Thanks Stefan! I'm using the Tamron 90 macro. It's a great little lens for the price.

Cheers,
Stephen