This weekend just gone saw another visit to Whitemill in pursuit of macro photography of insects. There was no need to stray too far with the path running alongside the river, plus the day was nice and warm to encourage them to emerge from their hiding places. Discovered several different types insects, and here is a selection.
A recently emerged Mayfly (Ephemeroptera).
Recently emerged MayflyOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
This one had the appearance of acting as a lookout
Mayfly lookoutOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
Probably wary of predators like this Long-jawed Orb-weaver Spider (Tetragnatha extensa)
Long-jawed Orb-weaver SpiderOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
This Sawfly, Tenthredo arcuata of the Tenthredinidae species, was a willing subject remaining passive on occasions as it appeared to overdose on pollen.
SawflyOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
This allowed the use of higher magnification and shorter working distance to get this head shot.
Face on with a SawflyOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
The flowers attracted other insects as well.
The apply named Flower Beetle (Oedemera nobilis)
Flower BeetleOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
An Alder Fly (Sialis lutaria)
Alder FlyOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
and this Earwig (Forficula auricularia)
Earwig in a yellow flowerOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
Other insects were on the move like this Cardinal Beetle (Pyrochroa coccinea) and a Cricket (Tettigoniidae).
Cardinal BeetleOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
A cricket on the moveOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers
Last of all, and the least (the tiniest insect of the day) a Wireworm Click Beetle (Agriotes obscurus)
Wireworm Click BeetleOlympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4 at F11. T28 macro flash system with wide angle filters & vellum paper filled plastic cup diffusers.
