MEIKE MK-320C I like this one because it is so short. With the lower height I think it works best for bugs
Diffuser cheap and easy to use.
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Bees, almost bees, wasp, flies...
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Today. Not as colorful and good photos as Noreaster's but it's the most oddly looking "wasp?" I have seen: movable/retractable funnel between the wings (oddly shaped umbrella/radar or whatsoever it's 
)?! It's what I was able to do with 500mm lens (3 meters MFD) for a bug ~5-6mm body length (with the legs it's more)!
)?! It's what I was able to do with 500mm lens (3 meters MFD) for a bug ~5-6mm body length (with the legs it's more)!
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Cool shots ISv, strange little creature. Almost looks like a wasp and cricket got busy and started a new species. I want to know a little more about that bucket on it's back.
Where was this image taken? I've never seen anything like that creature.
Where was this image taken? I've never seen anything like that creature.
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Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm sure that "funnel" is actually the strangely shaped abdomen of that thing!
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My daughter is better with the insects (except butterflies and moths) and she just direct me to Evaniidae. Now the question is what genus and eventually what species.
Well, when I was slowly typing
LOL: ) she send me an idea: Evania apendigaster! Looks very similar but it needs an expert for a real ID!
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Here is a link, they obviously have some dimorphism: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/wasp-evania-appedigaster-side-view-1351555193My daughter is better with the insects (except butterflies and moths) and she just direct me to Evaniidae. Now the question is what genus and eventually what species.
Well, when I was slowly typing
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These guys are goodMy daughter is better with the insects (except butterflies and moths) and she just direct me to Evaniidae. Now the question is what genus and eventually what species.
Well, when I was slowly typing
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It looks like your daughter nailed the ID. I also have bug guide bookmarked and use it when I can, it tough to navigate at times but my first choice for information on bugs.
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A bee and a wasp at the same time, as this beewolf (philanthus triangulum) was successful on the hunt and carries a honey bee into her hive.
R6m2, RF100-500+ext. @420mm, f/22, 1/500, ISO1000 1:1 crop
R6m2, RF100-500+ext. @420mm, f/22, 1/500, ISO1000 1:1 crop
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BTW she is not using "bug guide" (me too) - just reading a lot. The bug/bird guides are not very reliable - I mean they can give you the right direction what to look for but it's a good idea to look (read!) further - you may have similar species in the same area and it's usually on you to separate them!
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A red-banded sand wasp (ammophila sabulosa) if I did my ID right.
With its prey, a caterpillar.
R6m2, RF100-500
With its prey, a caterpillar.
R6m2, RF100-500
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Thank You for the ID!
Had an intense session with the same species and my 60mm Laowa macro + R5.
All uncropped, f/11 or f/8 and iso 25 600 or 20 000.
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