that’s the name for a lady bug. I found out on wikipedia.
I was on the subway recently, on the way to Main station, and I got startled mid trip by a lady bug on the window. Right next to my head! Took out my camera right away, and took many MANY unsuccessful shots. The guy next to me thought I was nuts.
But I think I got a few gems! (ten points for those true torontonians who can tell which stations are featured in the second and third pictures!)
these people took WAY better shots of some coccinellidae:
http://calevphoto.com/2008/04/17/the-ladybugs-are-here-hurrah-hurrah/
http://jdphotography.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/first-lady-of-spring/
http://heatherwilliams.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/photo-of-the-day-13/
..but come on. Mine’s on the window of the TTC!!!!
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Heather // July 12, 2008 at 8:13 pm |
I like that 2nd shot – a little bit like the lady bug is actually on a spider web, with the flaws in the glass. :)
I’m guessing Castle Frank station? Not sure though.
Thanks for the link to my coccinellidae photo – I’ve learned something new today, had no idea what their official name was.
Cheers,
Heather