My first Ruby-Tailed Wasp!

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Ive only ever seen one of these once, before today. There was one on my house wall last summer but by the time i got my camera, it had flown off. Had a wonder around the garden today and came across this within minutes.


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EDIT: Just noticed that there is another species that resembles the Ruby-Tail, a:


'CHRYSIS ANGUSTULA'


Hopefully someone will be able to give me a positive ID.....Where's Alby when i need him again :LOL:



Ruby-Tailed Wasp -- Best viewed LARGE ;)
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Nice find Chris, there are a few types of Chrysis and some are very hard to tell apart even under a microscope so I would say Ruby Tailed Wasp is the way to go. ;) Beautiful creature that is smaller then you think when you are fortunate to see one in real life.
 
Ajophotog said:
Nice find Chris, there are a few types of Chrysis and some are very hard to tell apart even under a microscope so I would say Ruby Tailed Wasp is the way to go. ;) Beautiful creature that is smaller then you think when you are fortunate to see one in real life.
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Nice one Alby (y) Ruby-Tailed it is then :woot:

They certainly dont stick around for very long either. Fingers crossed, i'll see afew more this summer.
 
very colourful , Never seen one of those

great capture Chris (y)


Les :D
 
Never seen one of those in my life.
Fantastic capture.
I will look out for one now thats for sure.
 
Without sounding negative, why use a such a shallow DOF? Especially as it's called the "ruby tail" Why not have the "Ruby Tail" in focus?
 
SimonM said:
Without sounding negative, why use a such a shallow DOF? Especially as it's called the "ruby tail" Why not have the "Ruby Tail" in focus?
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DOF was tiny. These things are smaller than you think Simon (this one probably wasnt even 10mm. According to my 'Collins' book, they range from 5-15mm). It was taken using a Tamron 90mm at infinity AND a full set (68mm) of extension tubes. It was shot at f/13.
 
SimonM said:
Without sounding negative, why use a such a shallow DOF? Especially as it's called the "ruby tail" Why not have the "Ruby Tail" in focus?
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dof is very shallow using a Macro lens and its not as easy as you think fella :shrug:

Macro shots on Insects , as a rule of thumb, the EYES should be in sharp focus - so all in all thats a great shot :naughty:

Les (y)
 
Lez325 said:
dof is very shallow using a Macro lens and its not as easy as you think fella :shrug:

Macro shots on Insects , as a rule of thumb, the EYES should be in sharp focus - so all in all thats a great shot :naughty:

Les (y)
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Cheers Pal (y)
 
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