Green Shield/Stink Bug

nickeverett

Instead of creating lots of different threads every time I want to share a shot, I'll just keep editing this one. Comments always welcome.

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19/05/11

All the vegetables and herbs are starting to develop into decent plants, so I thought I'd create a small growing series. Here is the start:

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11/05/11

Found this curious creature on a mint leaf. Apparently it is a shield or stink bug. Anyway, it has an interesting complexion.

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Lord Vetinari

Lovely shots- esp like #2.
Brian v.

nickeverett

Update!

Lord Vetinari

Lovely shieldbug captures - were you using fill flash ?
Brian v.

nickeverett

Lord Vetinari wrote: »

Lovely shieldbug captures - were you using fill flash ?
Brian v.

Thanks! Yes, but the flash was in manual mode. It was shot against the sky on a sunny day. ISO 400, f/11, 1/200.