Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank, you missed my point.? I found a tiny insect at the center.? It is an insect, NOT a seed. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 9/26/2017 11:39 AM, Frank Filippone wrote: > I certainly am no expert..... but these flying seeds immediately reminded > me of Thistle seeds.... think weed, Artichoke, or Cardoon plants. I can > not tell the scale, but the Artichoke and Cardoon seeds are usually pretty > large. Wild Thistle ( weed) seeds are probably smaller.... > > Frank Filippone > > Red735i at verizon.net > Hi Folks, > > After several suggestions that the flying fluffy creatures were Cottonwood > seeds, I compared the online photos of Cottonwood seeds with what I saw, > and there were subtle differences. So, a few minutes ago, I grabbed one > as it flew by me. While the white fibers were almost invisible in my > hand, at the center was a squirming black insect resembling a tiny "sugar > ant". I continue to search online, but have found nothing. Here is the > originally posted image. If anyone has a tip, please let me know. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170925-DSCF5561.JPG.html > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > On 9/25/2017 1:52 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >> What appears to be a Carpenter Bee was aggressively grasping the small >> blooms of the Buddleia bush as he searched for pollen. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170925-DSCF5533.JPG.htm >> l >> >> These flying creatures which resemble dandelion fuzz fly about with >> the Woolly Aphids. Unable to focus on one in the air, I followed this >> one until it landed in the grass. An online search failed to get an ID. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170925-DSCF5561.JPG.htm >> l >> >> Both of these can be viewed LARGE. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >