Ladybird on gerbera

[Paul Iddon]

My daughter found this tiny ladybird (3mm) on the curtain in her bedroom, so I took her downstairs and let her roam around a gerbera flower.

Very lively, and just didn't want to stay still but managed to get about 5 usable shots from about thirty!

Paul.

 

[Cobra]

Lovely detail Paul, well captured

 

[alfbranch]

Nice work Paul as usual.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Nice work Paul as usual.

Lovely detail Paul, well captured

Thanks gents.

Paul.

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

Lovely, Paul!!

 

[Paul Iddon]

Lovely, Paul!!

Thank you

Paul.

 

[ST1]

Excellent Paul, I can't say I've seen one like that before any ID on the ladybird ?

 

[Paul Iddon]

Excellent Paul, I can't say I've seen one like that before any ID on the ladybird ?

Thanks Peter.

I believe it's the black variant of our 2-spot ladybird: https://www.coleoptera.org.uk/species/adalia-bipunctata

Paul.

 

[Denny]

Great detail ..will have to have a go at this Macro game.

 

[alfbranch]

Great detail ..will have to have a go at this Macro game.

Well tha is easier said than done and good luck with it.
There is no easy way to shoot macro (as apposed to close up) There are cheap ways though.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Yeah Denny, it can be challenging but rewarding. Looking forward to you having a go one day.

Paul.