Unknown Lacewing??

garyt

Found this critter on the wifes car. I thought based on the wings that it was a lacewing, but was unable to identify it positively. The body doesn't seem right for them. Any help with ID would be appreciated.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely series Gary- so you get bugs on your car too
It's an adult flying aphid.
Brian V.

garyt

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Lovely series Gary- so you get bugs on your car too
It's an adult flying aphid.
Brian V.

Brian, Thanks for the comment, and especially for the ID. I looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. I find quite a few bugs on the cars, and enjoy shooting them, since there's usually a good way to steady the camera....the key to these macro shots.

MichelleL

I really like the first one - nice 'pearl effect' in the wings. I'm glad Brian could id this - I had no idea either and was hoping that someone know.

The picture is also very sharp. nice photo - you must be pleased.

Skippy

garyt wrote:

Found this critter on the wifes car. I thought based on the wings that it was a lacewing, but was unable to identify it positively. The body doesn't seem right for them. Any help with ID would be appreciated.

Hi Gary, love the colour in those wings.
Those little winged Aphids look good close up, as do the wingless ones.

Glad Brian was able to identify it for you.

Sorry for my delay in replying Gary, almost at the end of doing Renovations to the house now, hopefully less than 2 weeks to go now.
I will be without a computer for a couple of days soon,
while this room gets vacated, painted, and all the floor coverings replaced.

Your getting some great Macro shots lately Gary ... Skippy
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