The ladybirds have returned in significant numbers at Mt Burr again.
This is a small cluster on dead and dried ferns. (if you look closely you will see them underneath as well)
Always a pleasure to watch these little beauties crawling around in their thousands.
Canon 400D, 18 – 55 with two stage macro extension tubes and speedlight.
I am often asked, “just how thick are these?”
Well the photo below is just an example of how thick they settle when they arrive!!!!

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Comments
Great capture Steve, they like to get up close and personal.
Great news Steve. Glad to hear they have beaten the spray. I really like the tone on this one.
Thats increadable…….the light & colours in this macro is awsome.
Wow! I have never seen this before! Great capture mate, well done.
Excellent work, Steve!
Wow! This is slightly erie! A cluster of any type of bug is a little too much to handle, but great work!
wow amazing, nice find….gina
Fantastic shot, Steve!
You are amazing that you keep on finding where they breed. Magnificent shots
this is excellent!