2024 - Photography Archives - Page 5 of 5 - Insect Week

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – thomas barbin – (1) Western Tiger Beetle (Cicindela oregona)

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A Western Tiger Beetle larva (Cicindela oregona) waiting at the entrance of its burrow for passing prey.

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – Marga Estrany – (2) Drosophila sp.

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A tiny fly on some fluffy white flowers in an interesting pose.

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – Rosemary Haleem – (2) Taeniopoda eques

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Endemic Western Horse Lubber posing on a cactus

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – Matthew Thomas – (1) Acorn Weevil

First image…

This is an Acorn Weevil on an Oak leaf. I tried for a while to capture the amazing rostrum but weevils are pretty frustrating subjects! Just when I thought I’d get a shot it would turn around. Finally I was able to get a stacked image.

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – Matthew Thomas – (2) Ectemnius Wasp

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This is male Ectemnius Wasp emerging in the morning sun. The way the jaws are aligned on this wasp creates a lovely grin, which suited his tenacious character whilst trying to find a mate.