Fantastic shot FR , I really don't know how you get these shots , Man I am struggling so much to nail it , I have viewed some of the photos you have taken over the time and were kind enough to post on TVF for those to view , I am still mind-boggled as to how you nail these !

and now my screen is blown out as well , I admire your ability and those that have the ability as well .... Congratulations FR , Great Stuff !

Thanks Goompa. The answer is, usually, manual focus and a tripod. Generate as much depth as field as you can, using a flash can help with this. And be prepared to throw away at least 9 out of every 10! Keep at it, you will crack it! You have some good shots already.

Wall hanging

PC040019 by pattayadays.com, on Flickr

E-M1 with 40-150mm F2.8

Nice work - possibly : Daphnis placida - A Hawk Moth

Wall hanging

PC040019 by pattayadays.com, on Flickr

E-M1 with 40-150mm F2.8

Little white hairy thing, presumably a moth not a butterfly.

One of the "Wooly" moths most likely in the Hepialidae group. Some of the larva of this family burrow down to reach and feed on the roots of shrubs.

Little white hairy thing, presumably a moth not a butterfly.

hairy.JPG

Paper Wasp

Olympus 60mm EM-10

Fruit Fly

Almost well camouflaged....

Not sure where to post this , Still Life , Creepy Crawlies , Markets and Stalls , ( well they get them there as well ) but nature just the same .

great shot Goompa, I am out of likes again... I have the same problem as to where to post this....

Ladybug Love

Anyone been checking the Cricket ?

^^ Yes, Goomps...it was delicious!

Ouch ! Nay could be liking the wee shot me lad , never mind .

I guess I had it coming !

..but for me, the beetle was a bug too far

This aint no beetle Rob , it has me bugged what it is though

A type of Assassin Bug. They sap their prey and suck out their juices whilst they are alive - a bit like the tax man!

I attach a pic taken in Perth WA in my back garden.

This aint no beetle Rob , it has me bugged what it is though

A whole lot like the taxman IMO , the photo you have displayed Mousehound , those are the same guys that live on our snake beans and winged beans .

I must get some shots of them Cheers , that I am sure will keep Rob8891 happy

Thanks guys! Rob is currently switching on all the lights and peering under chairs etc...

Young Stick Insect on a Thai Basil Plant , the type of Basil for Green Curry

Let me try this again. I posted this ages ago looking to ID it but no one responded.

Perhaps someone might this time.

Certainly an odd looking critter , I cannot help there Jack . Maybe Rob can help out on this , he loves his bugs

In all honesty I have no idea , perhaps if you were to display the image on the insect forum on G+ they can help .

Cheers

Hah...Fat chance of me knowing anything except I don't want THAT getting up close and personal. It was enough when this creature invited itself to dinner...

....and I don't know what it was either.

I think I found out some info for you Jack , try Taiwan Whip Scorpion , is bout the closest I could get in the short time looking , apparently harmless , I could not link from images though

Cheers

Hah...Fat chance of me knowing anything except I don't want THAT getting up close and personal. It was enough when this creature invited itself to dinner...

....and I don't know what it was either.

That is a Colostomy Bug , Rob , because it wants to get "Close to you".

Ok , where did I leave my hat ?

Slip out sideways , see ya

Whip Scorpion... the Madam Whiplash of the bug world.....harmless?.... with that equipment??

Colostomy bug.... ... with friends like that, who needs enemas?

Rob makes an emergency evacuation...Mind the doors!

I think we are lacking a little bit of " Love " here today

Love Bugs , aint they cute ?