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Uploaded: 07/31/13 3:25 PM GMT
Wild 4 O'Clock
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There are 5 different bugs on this plant! Can you find them? Most are bees or types of flies but I don't know what that one coming up the right side of the flower is and I don't think I want to! I'm not a bug person at all so I summon up my courage when I try to take shots of them as my normal inclination would be to scurry away quickly. This shot is from a prairie restoration project near my home - the land was the Glenview Naval Air Station and when the navy closed it the land was sold off to the village of Glenview who has controlled the development there. This is from their 32 acre prairie restoration project which I hiked around on Monday. I have other images of native Illinois prairie plants I'll post in the coming weeks. This was taken with my new Nikon. PS: My thanks to Wendell(eubeen) who has identified that nasty looking bug on the right side as a RED MILKWEED BEETLE.

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::tigger3
07/31/13 6:44 PM GMT
Man I I'm not sure what it is either Kathy, but you have a very nice clear capture that is well focused throughout. I'm looking forward to more from your hike around. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Joanie
08/01/13 12:08 AM GMT
I'm missing one...I can only find 4...lol...That one on the right is very alien-like and freaky!!! But your shot is none the less beautiful girl!!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
::LynEve
08/01/13 12:13 AM GMT
Its has a fearsome looking face Kathy.
How clever to get 5 on one 4 o'clock. 3 cheers :)
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::CDHale
08/01/13 1:20 PM GMT
I see all five in this clear wildflower shot. My guess is that's a wasp? Looking forward to your finds.
-Christie
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::LakeMichigan
08/01/13 4:45 PM GMT
I also see 5 Kathy and also think it is a wasp perhaps. Beautiful image .... great clarity and color through out . Looking forward to more of the Illinois plants as I've told you before my Parents were from Southern Illinois not far from where your Husband is from .
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.icedancer
08/02/13 1:08 AM GMT
I see all 5 and that's one big bug on the right with the red head. Outstanding shot and presentation - I don't know what it is either
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
::SEFA
08/04/13 8:21 AM GMT
I am sorry I donīt know what it is either. It is a Beautiful flower and I can see the bugs. It must be a ver atractive plant to them. Great shot with very good details.
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.Eubeen
08/13/13 6:21 AM GMT
The redhead on the right is Mike. Looks like it is a red milkweed beetle, with a name like that how frightening can it be. If it had been a blister beetle then you would have a reason to be shy around it. I'd be more worried about the ticks in the long grass. A nice collection of bugs you are starting Kathy. Lovely colours in the image.
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