Out for a walk with Thud, I spotted this seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) loitering around on a hedge of common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) that enclosed a newly ploughed field. One would be forgiven for thinking this a very pastoral, appropriately spring-like image, except for the fact that it was rather chilly on our ramble. This is spring English-style after all.
The ladybird seems to have an extra half-spot on it's right wing (only I could find an abnormal ladybird to photograph), so it's really a seven-and-a-half-spot ladybird.
Mutant insects and cold spring weather...there's no place like home.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
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3 comments:
V-girl, was this taken on that fancy red 3100, and was it 105MM lens?
Oh I love this wee creature. I need to get your tips on photography - wow! Funny how they call them ladybugs here
NHW: Yes, the D3100 it was, but just the standard 18-55mm kit lens.
ALW: It was a very red ladybird. I don't know why Americans call them ladybugs when they are not true bugs.
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