Our patio flowers continue to attract subjects for photos, though the subjects
are never very cooperative. Two examples are attached, and I need help
identifying one of the insects.
This Black Swallowtail shows up most days, but never stays long. Today, I got
an opportunity for an image.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Another+Swallowtail.tif.html
This unknown specie, larger than most bumblebees and having an unusual rear
shape with no evident stinger, shows up each day, but this is the first time I
could get near it with my camera. The wings never stop moving, even when it
rests on a bloom, so a photo presents quite a challenge.
Can anyone identify this one? I have looked at all our reference books, and
searched online, but have seen nothing like it.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Unknown+Insect.tif.html
Comments and critiques welcomed.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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