Mirid

2 years 9 months ago #719767 by Paul Iddon
Mirid bugs are common wherever there is an abundant food source. Some mirid species prey exclusively on soft-bodied invertebrates, while others also feed on plant sap if they have depleted prey numbers, causing distorted leaf growth and leaving puncture marks in fruits. (Source)

These were on a bedding plant close to the apple tree - the tree is where I usually find the miridae, so not really sure why this one was down there...

I can't say whether this one is carnivorous or not, but it seemed interested in an aphid.








Paul.


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2 years 9 months ago #719801 by Paul Iddon
I decided to crop in and have a closer look at that proboscis!



Paul.


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2 years 9 months ago #719802 by Nikon Shooter

Paul Iddon wrote: I can't say whether this one is carnivorous or not…


Obviously not, Paul, as it doesn't have the proper mouth pieces
but it still feeds very well to pose gloriously for your lens!  :thumbsup:

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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2 years 9 months ago #719803 by Paul Iddon

Nikon Shooter wrote:

Paul Iddon wrote: I can't say whether this one is carnivorous or not…


Obviously not, Paul, as it doesn't have the proper mouth pieces
but it still feeds very well to pose gloriously for your lens!  :thumbsup:


Getting these really hurt. The marigold flower is no more than 3 inches high from the soil, and I was in agony with my knee getting down this low to the ground.

I'm glad it was worth the effort though!

Paul.


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2 years 9 months ago #719823 by Steve Rodriguez
I like the delicate details of the set. Nice colors. 


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2 years 9 months ago #719833 by Paul Iddon

Steve Rodriguez wrote: I like the delicate details of the set. Nice colors. 


Thank you Steve  :)

Paul.


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2 years 9 months ago #720083 by peterock33
Another superb set here Paul.  Cropping in on a macro.... yes that's much better. now we can really see the detail.  Haha, nice work Paul. 


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2 years 9 months ago #720275 by Paul Iddon
Thanks Peter.

Paul.


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