Macro Fun

I'm really enjoying the new macro lens. The Green Hairstreak was showing well in the warm sun at Stewartby Lake. So far the extra reach of the 180mm has proven its value when approaching flighty subjects.

Canon 40D, Tamron 180mm macro,
1/160th sec, f/9.0, ISO 100, tripod

I can't find a name for this small spider which was lurking on a dead flower head - amazing camouflage !

This is Gymnochaeta viridis, very similar to the Greenbottle from which it differs by having hairy eyes. The second image shows a 'sun-tanned' individual - the bronze colour is acquired with age.

 

Sandhouse Lane NR, 23rd - 25th May

A hot and sunny bank holiday weekend !

It was nice to catch up with the Downy Emerald once again.



We are in the midst of a huge Painted Lady invasion.



A pair of Dingy Skipper 'in cop'



A new, ocassionally day-flying moth for me - Treble Bar



I liked the blokeh on this image of Green Hairstreak.



The male Common Blue seems to have limitless energy chasing rivals away - this one, however, takes a break



A Small Heath basking in the glorious sunshine.



Another day flying moth - Burnet Companion.

Ahoy Skipper !

Ten species, in total, in the Bedfordshire brickpits on another fine day. On the Callows by Stewartby Lake a Dingy Skipper, three Grizzled Skipper and four Green Hairstreak were on show.







A Large Red Damselfly was on the wing - my first 'dragon' of the season.