[Leica] IMG: Unknown Flying Insect (Updated at 1900 CDT)

[Jim Nichols]

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