Unknown insects mating on Lance-leaved coreopsis

Posted by rhighercat on Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:56 pm

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Found in a local park.
Insect ID - stilt bugs?
Canon 7DII + 180/3.5 macro lens mounted on tripod
f/8, 1/125, ISO 800
Canon DPP4, PSCC, square crop

Appreciate critiques and comments and ID of the insects.

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by Tom Whelan on Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:44 pm

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Fine, nicely detailed capture, great perch - I think these are crane flies.

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by Bruce Sherman on Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:00 am

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Very nice. Focus and DOF are spot on.

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by rhighercat on Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:15 am

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Yes. I checked with an entemologist friend. They are Crane flies.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:38 am

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Excellent detail and good image of the happy couple on their golden flower.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:52 pm

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Very well seen and framed- a pretty view of the happy couple.

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