tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post7590943957717848531..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: BABY LADY.ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-68759934326113089182017-06-21T05:03:09.466+01:002017-06-21T05:03:09.466+01:00Rhonda, most do. They go through several stages ca...Rhonda, most do. They go through several stages called instars, A never ending source of wonder.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-43633089003338982722017-06-21T05:01:02.149+01:002017-06-21T05:01:02.149+01:00Molly they are all of similar form but colour, siz...Molly they are all of similar form but colour, size and hairiness vary. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-74552300324967354612017-06-21T04:59:50.182+01:002017-06-21T04:59:50.182+01:00In should read on slightly damp paper.In should read on slightly damp paper.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-40983311092593244902017-06-20T23:06:06.328+01:002017-06-20T23:06:06.328+01:00Interesting bug. I didn't know that larvae cou...Interesting bug. I didn't know that larvae could have legs. I always thought they were squishy worm like things.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-82457128264897344642017-06-20T20:15:21.298+01:002017-06-20T20:15:21.298+01:00Thanks for that fascinating info, Adrian! Thanks for that fascinating info, Adrian! Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-7638785153716013322017-06-20T19:25:46.262+01:002017-06-20T19:25:46.262+01:00I had no idea that Ladybird Larva looked like that...I had no idea that Ladybird Larva looked like that<br /><br />MollyxMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092277852521491869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-83448554835823583412017-06-20T17:47:24.256+01:002017-06-20T17:47:24.256+01:00Richard, the nymphs are very tiny. I usually sit d...Richard, the nymphs are very tiny. I usually sit down on a stump or log and tune in. When they move I spot them.<br />The fern is bracken. They are it's spores, in a while they will ripen to a dark brown colour. If you pick a piece an pop it in slightly damp paper you can make a pretty spore print. You can do the same with gilled fungi but have to try and get paper that contrasts with the spore colour.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-21528875497594030762017-06-20T16:39:47.475+01:002017-06-20T16:39:47.475+01:00Sorry - meant to ask about those bits on the frond...Sorry - meant to ask about those bits on the fronds of the leaves - is it some sort of fern with spores?Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-31852122812112199482017-06-20T16:37:52.201+01:002017-06-20T16:37:52.201+01:00You say it's as hot as hell there - just my lu...You say it's as hot as hell there - just my luck to leave Scotland on 17th after a week of clouds, wind, and rain, and a total of not much more than 10 hours of sunshine for the week!<br /><br />It is strange that one sees so many ladybirds, but very few of their nymphs. Great images!<br /><br />Best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-79176571513579992132017-06-20T06:15:12.845+01:002017-06-20T06:15:12.845+01:00Felicia, I am lucky to have an excellent lens and ...Felicia, I am lucky to have an excellent lens and camera.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-8621407888767924042017-06-20T06:14:12.098+01:002017-06-20T06:14:12.098+01:00Dank je wel Bas.Dank je wel Bas.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-41733746135426185952017-06-19T18:50:57.220+01:002017-06-19T18:50:57.220+01:00Heel mooi Adriaan.Heel mooi Adriaan.Bas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13804347915356897054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-44475863121288343702017-06-19T15:18:23.766+01:002017-06-19T15:18:23.766+01:00Trevor thousands of the things. I'll have a lo...Trevor thousands of the things. I'll have a look in the new plantation as I suspect the adults live in the canopy. A good blow may fetch some down.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-37706752907521731152017-06-19T15:16:24.302+01:002017-06-19T15:16:24.302+01:00Marie, I'm in full insect mode now. It's h...Marie, I'm in full insect mode now. It's hot as hell here.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-64975589033910919182017-06-19T15:15:16.250+01:002017-06-19T15:15:16.250+01:00Graham, these are difficult to spot but an interes...Graham, these are difficult to spot but an interesting little creature.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-6569880911178394252017-06-19T14:59:51.506+01:002017-06-19T14:59:51.506+01:00Looks good for Pine Ladybird Adrian. Just need to ...Looks good for Pine Ladybird Adrian. Just need to find the adult now...I guess you've got plenty of Pines to look through?...[;o)The Heraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393815486440597141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-6435556230716088392017-06-19T13:28:59.257+01:002017-06-19T13:28:59.257+01:00Beautiful indeed. Your lens opens up a whole other...Beautiful indeed. Your lens opens up a whole other world, Adrian.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-6625019010067835332017-06-19T10:39:29.711+01:002017-06-19T10:39:29.711+01:00I cannot recall ever seeing (and definitely never ...I cannot recall ever seeing (and definitely never identifying) a ladybird larva. As for the wasp I've never seen one of those either. Beautifully captured.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-21129945752564530042017-06-19T09:48:21.064+01:002017-06-19T09:48:21.064+01:00Mersad, insects are fascinating.Mersad, insects are fascinating.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-48322405997309587242017-06-19T07:09:47.610+01:002017-06-19T07:09:47.610+01:00Amazing macro shots. I can't help identifying ...Amazing macro shots. I can't help identifying it but I'm really amazed at the sharpness and details. Great work!<br /><br />Mersad<br /><a href="http://www.mersad-photography.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mersad Donko Photography</a><br />Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.com