Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That wasn't an easy ID with no antennae to go on. But the wing veins nailed it. Good job Aram! Jeffery > On Jul 23, 2021, at 5:21 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: > > The insect in the photo has been identified. Aram Langhans, the resident > (Semi) Retired Science Teacher on the LUG identified it as a Syrphid Fly > (Palpada sp.) and sent a link with photo. I will update my gallery. > > https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Syrphid_Fly_(Palpada_sp.)_(7558922774).jpg > > <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Syrphid_Fly_(Palpada_sp.)_(7558922774).jpg> > > > On 7/23/21 1:31 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >> I checked the Buddleia this morning, carrying my Fuji X-T2 and a >> Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135/3.5 lens plus an Olympus 40cm closeup >> converter lens. I got one image that pleased me, but, after examining >> 1000 online images, I have not identified the winged subject. Perhaps >> someone will recognize it. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210723-DSCF2442-Enhanced.JPG.html >> >> >> My keeper percentage using manual focus is disappointing. >> > -- > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information