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08-SEP-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Ladybeetle larva eating oleander aphids

This larva had grabbed an aphid and was making a meal of it. It dragged the aphid back down the milkweed leaf to eat in peace. Nearby were many variegated ladybeetles (Hippodamia variegata), so I assume this larva is of that species, though I don't know for sure.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/1600s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Sep-2013 15:33:11
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/1667 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.110 m

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Jean D13-Sep-2013 02:34
Excellent find and capture, Christine. ~V
janescottcumming11-Sep-2013 22:21
The ladybeetle, one of the good bugs. Great shot! V
godro11-Sep-2013 22:18
Nice work!
Chris Spracklen11-Sep-2013 20:47
A fine bug shot and you certainly know your natural history, Christine! *V*
Fabienne10-Sep-2013 19:48
Une photo faite au bon moment, c'est une scène incroyable.
Chris10-Sep-2013 06:10
A strange larva that becomes the most helpful and attractive of beetles.
Being Me10-Sep-2013 02:35
Oh send us a thousand or so! They could certainly feast on our aphids!
LynnH10-Sep-2013 01:21
That is amazing. V
Hank Vander Velde10-Sep-2013 01:14
Terrific image and info Christine.
Helen Betts10-Sep-2013 01:11
Light and color are excellent, as is the detail. I'm glad something dines on aphids! V.
Carl Carbone09-Sep-2013 23:52
Beautiful. I wonder what the aphids taste like to the ladybeetles.
Jean Chiasson09-Sep-2013 22:56
Great close up details Christine vote
godro09-Sep-2013 22:48
Nice capture!
Karen Stuebing09-Sep-2013 20:57
Nature at its most basic. Super capture. V.
jychamberland09-Sep-2013 15:53
amazing image Christine!
Carol Rollins09-Sep-2013 13:37
Excellent find and capture Christine! ~
Terry Sprague09-Sep-2013 11:53
Amazing capture! V
Stephanie09-Sep-2013 10:45
An amazing world seen thru your eyes and knowledge! Excellent capture Christine! V
Graeme09-Sep-2013 10:44
Superb lighting and close up details, Christine.BV
joseantonio09-Sep-2013 04:06
great find and capture. Thank you again for the information.V.
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)09-Sep-2013 04:00
Ladybeetle - friend to the gardener (and the photographer's keen eye)
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