2 flys and a green thing

[oldgit]

As stated 2 flys and a green thing. No idea what any of them are really, but would be interested to find out. Anyway they were all enjoying a good feast on hemlock/cow parsley (I can never tell the difference between these either).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2608070217_eee238569e_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2608069671_20f40f6e90_o.jpg

and the green thing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2608069927_183c95b099_o.jpg

[foodpoison]

That green thing is well endowed :naughty: :lol:

Cracking shots! :thumbs:

[davidbridges]

it looks like a green tiger beetle to me, i could be very wrong mind :)
nice sharp shots anyway :)

[Cobra]

:lol: @ foodpoison
I have no idea what they are Paul except great shots :thumbs:

[Dark Star]

Lovely stuff Paul - great detail love (and hate) #1

[Ajophotog]

The green thing is a male Oedemera nobilis #1 is a flesh fly and #2 a hover fly but not sure what one. Great shots Paul :thumbs:

[Dogfish_magnet]

That green thing is well endowed :naughty: :lol:

Cracking shots! :thumbs:

PMSL !

Great shots the fly's are going nuts on the white stuff (technical term) around here at the moment but theres that many attacking each other they wont stay
still long enough for a pic

[Venomator]

:suspect: ... so how could I resist a title like that ... :shrug:


Your Green thing is absolutely stunning ... :love: ... That colour has to be one of the best Greens ... :D ... I did know its proper name but have clean forgot ... :shrug:





:p

[oldgit]

Thanks Alby. I guessed that if anyone would know you would.

"Flesh fly" sounds distinctly creepy. Shudder. Wonder if it deserves the name or not?

[Venomator]

The green thing is a male Oedemera nobilis

Okay clever clogs ... :D ... sounds painful but it must have a simple name for simple folk ... like me ... :suspect:






:p

[oldgit]

Okay clever clogs ... :D ... sounds painful but it must have a simple name for simple folk ... like me ... :suspect:






:p


... comes back from a quick search...

Oedemera nobilis - a thick-legged flower beetle

http://www.plantpress.com/wildlife/o238-oedemeranobilis.php


and

Flesh fly (blergh...)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcophagidae

[grim8634]

Awesome shots. If you don't mind sharing your secrets. what setup did you use for these?

[oldgit]

Awesome shots. If you don't mind sharing your secrets. what setup did you use for these?

Thanks :)

Setup .... is quite simple:

Me + 40D + 105 Sigma macro + sunshine + flowers and bugs. All handheld.

Taken at 400-500 ISO f5.6-f9. More details in the EXIF.

[altyfc]

Wonderful details... I really like #1 especially.

[Ashers]

that green thing isnt like one of those weird long illuminus green fly things ive been seeing lately? that just seem to sit theree and never move?

[stan the man]

great shots OG :thumbs:,and at least i know what fly #1 is now....as i also shot it this week ;)

[StuartH]

Real nice mate...love the first one of the fly.

[Duckydoodle]

Good set of images sharp with nice detail :thumbs:

[eeverson]

All three are stunning!

[animal168]

i like the green thing.....quite pretty in his own way :)

[Cuddy]

Im liking the green thing, never mind all this scientific twaddle Green Thing is good.:lol:

[Just Dave]

great shots Paul fantastic detail :clap: