Monday 27 April 2015

FLASH BUGS



A couple of weeks ago, in a moment of sheer indulgence, I became the proud owner of a new ‘toy’…

Flash Box

…and I’ve been practising my flashing ever since…er?..let’s move on!
After confusing myself by reading the book of words that came with it I decided that the best way to get to know how it works was to start taking photos.
I paired it up with my 100mm macro lens and have been amazed at the results..not perfect yet, but getting there slowly.

Progress so far…a few bugs…

G Lace 1
Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea)  15mm long.

C Woodlouse 1
Common Shining Woodlouse (Oniscus asellus) 10mm long.

Weevil - Common Leaf  1
Common Leaf Weevil (Phyllobious pyri) 10mm long. Apparently they come in various hues, this one has a red tinge. The colouration can wear off leaving them almost black.

The one below doesn’t have the red tinge and the black is starting to show through.

Weevil - Common Leaf  2

Weevil - Common Leaf  3

The final set of images are of a Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii) If you grow lilies this is not a good beetle to find in your garden as both the adult and the larvae chomp on the leaves and flower buds from April to August and are classed as a serious garden pest. They grow from about 6 to 8mm long. They do look pretty though!!

Lily B 1

Lily B 2


What’s happening here?

Lily B 3

Take off!…

Lily B 4

…and again!

Lily B 5



Still a work in progress but I’m happy with the results so far.