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Convergent Lady Beetle

Hippodamia convergens

Photo by garyf1081
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is a Lady Bug. It's head is a lot bigger than the traditional Lady Bug, however. Anyone know?

Habitat:

A tree overlooking a golf course

Species ID Suggestions

Lady Bug

Hippodamia convergens

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Yasser
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Comments (5)
garyf1081
Sounds good! I actually have the very basic Canon Rebel XS which is a great beginner DSLR. I went all out on the lens with the new 100mm L Image Stabilized lens. When I am lazy, I simply use the built in flash and manual focus. When I am not lazy, I attach my 430ex flash to a Wimberley flash bracket. The bracket is great in that it allows you to position the flash in multiple different angles. I tell you one thing, there is nothing quite like macro photography. I can't even describe the feeling. Very rewarding.
Yasser
Thanks Gary! We've got some huge updates that we'll be releasing really soon. I think you'll really like them. By the way, what's your camera setup? Your photos are incredible.
garyf1081
Thanks Yasser, the site is great too.
Yasser
Wow, another amazing photo. Definitely a lady bug. Looks like Hippodamia convergens. Check this out: http://bugguide.net/node/view/402983

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2011

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