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Frog Hopper Date: 17-Aug-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f20 Camera: Nikon D70S This is the adult from the spittle bug froth we often see on plants. Their legs contain an engineeringly desirable composite material that can unwind to accelerate these fabulous 6mm long insects at 400g.

Hover fly hovering Date: August-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S She is doing what he does best

The Hairy Sloe Bug Date: 3-Aug-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S This chap would just not sit still, he was not sloe at all.

A Sloe Bug Dolycoris Baccarum Date: 3-Aug-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S A lovely burgundy and yellow Adult "Hairy Sloe Shield bug"

I like Tomatoes Date: 4-August-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S She is just checking out some tomato skin

The face of Roesel's Bush Cricket Date: 4-August-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S Here she is again

Roesel's Bush Cricket Date: 4-August-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S This beautiful lady entered the kitchen and proceeded to feed of the vegetable chopping board. Metrioptera Roeselii Long winged female

Orange Eyed Fly Date: 21-July-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S This fly was unconcerned by the camera about 60mm away it jumped from one place of interest to another. Investigating it at all angles, perfect for getting the shot of ones choice.

Hover fly on pink geranium Date: 21-July-2011 Lens: AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8 @ f25 Camera: Nikon D70S This Hover fly is the most visibly abundant insect in my garden, and is a very good poser.