Black Ladybird - Tamron 01F + 52BB - 400D-10694
Melanic (black) Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis spectabilis) on underside of bramble leaf.
Location: Surrey garden, UK.
Equipment: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron SP 2X teleconverter model 01F and Tamron SP 90mm F/2.5 model 52BB lens, ring flash.
Settings: ~F/11, 1/200s, ISO 200, (effective 180mm, ~F/22)
Date: 14/06/09
Owner: Gordon England