Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Could be, Douglas.? I'll grab another if I get the opportunity. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 9/26/2017 11:51 AM, Douglas Barry wrote: > My guess is the seed had a hitcher - some opportunistic insect. You > need to bring the sample inside and do a macro photo of same. > > Douglas > > > On 26/09/2017 17:42, Jim Nichols wrote: >> 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 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >