Mixed Recent random Wildlife...

[Uncle Kevriano]

Given that our weather has been generally crap for getting out with the camera, I haven't been out much at all, but my garden has provided some nice insects and flutters, and I did get an afternoon at a reserve in. Here's a selection with some descriptions on each. I'll post some moths from trapping later.


Brimstone Butterfly

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 400

Oviposting Ruddy Darter, the only dragonfly species to lay eggs on plants instead of in water.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 529.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 5000

You int seen me, right? A shy Common Darter

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 2500

Freshly emerged Southern Hawker (Male)

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 463.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 1250

Freshly emerged Southern Hawker (Female) on the bush next to the male.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 496.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 2000

Ruddy Darter, sitting right in the middle of a footpath. I nearly trod on it.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 640

Heavily cropped shot of a Ruby Tailed Wasp. A non stinging wasp that lays it's eggs in bore holes made by bees. They look like an armoured jewel.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 800

Cabbage Wasp. Another non stinging/biting wasp that lays eggs in bee holes. The extra long tail is the oviposter, so she can get deep into the bore hole. These are not too comoon, and quite amazing.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 320

Pied Plumehorn - one of the bigger Hoverfly species.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/20
• 1/125 sec
• ISO 320

Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar. The first time I've had chance to photograph these amazing caterpillars. 3 different ones here in various stages of development. Falling into the reedbad after wasn't in the plan. Sometimes we have to suffer for our art

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 100

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/60 sec
• ISO 100

Peacock Butterfly on the Buddleia in our garden. They look superimposed in photos because of the reflective scales on the wing edges.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1600

Greenfinch on my summer house roof. Intense colours.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2000

Migrant Hawker in the garden. We have had several this year. Fantastic to see.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[spudhead]

Nice Kev you can add fat caterpillars to the list of not keen on for me mate

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Nice Kev you can add fat caterpillars to the list of not keen on for me mate

Lol, you tart I was about a foot away from the one at low angle.

 

[dragonsdreams]

Nice set of shots, Kev.
Like the ruby tailed wasp, haven't seen those before.

 

[spudhead]

Lol, you tart I was about a foot away from the one at low angle.

Ok Kev I know but as soon as I go near long grass some critters bites me, I know these dont bite but, I have just spent 3 days with my arm 3 times it usual size due to a bite I didnt even feel.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Nice set of shots, Kev.
Like the ruby tailed wasp, haven't seen those before.

Cheers Mark. Not that common, they rely on the right habitat for there to be mining bees etc.

Ok Kev I know but as soon as I go near long grass some critters bites me, I know these dont bite but, I have just spent 3 days with my arm 3 times it usual size due to a bite I didnt even feel.

Yeah that sucks. I don't get bitten often, but my wife used to until she was told to take Vitamin B1 tablets. She does daily and almost never gets bitten now. Might be worth you trying Gary, it certainly works for a lot of people.

 

[spudhead]

Cheers Mark. Not that common, they rely on the right habitat for there to be mining bees etc.




Yeah that sucks. I don't get bitten often, but my wife used to until she was told to take Vitamin B1 tablets. She does daily and almost never gets bitten now. Might be worth you trying Gary, it certainly works for a lot of people.

Same here have the blood thinner since clots and bingo lunch time for every critter

 

[Tim Mayo]

Cracking collection Kev! At least the butterflies are putting in a good show this year despite the miserable weather.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Same here have the blood thinner since clots and bingo lunch time for every critter

Yep, that's why the wife has the issue. Have a look at B1

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Cracking collection Kev! At least the butterflies are putting in a good show this year despite the miserable weather.

Cheers Tim. They are, at least in the garden.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Crackers! What a man!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Crackers! What a man!

Cheers Clint