Coniopterygidae - White Lacewing.

**dpSparhawk** · 11th July 2011

Very small Lacewing type flies that tend to come out later in the evening. This little guy was about 3mm in length. First shot was taken with the Sigma 105 and a 12mm Ext. Tube. The second shot was taken with the 105 and a 36mm ext. tube.

The fluffy white stuff you see all over it is a wax that they produce themselves.

**Bilbo_baggin** · 11th July 2011

Nicely done Ian. Not sure if I have seen ne, certainly never photographed one!

Paul.

**chesser** · 11th July 2011

Nice capture Ian...

**dpSparhawk** · 11th July 2011

Cheers Guys.

Paul, I could have swore I'd replied to this thread earlier but it seems my post has gone missing... either that or I'm hallucinating

Anyway, you'll often find them on privit hedges when the bigger flies have gone for the evening. I'm sure you'll have them Paul

**cybollox** · 11th July 2011

Nice one Ian, looks like its frozen with ice.

**Armoured Hawk** · 11th July 2011

Your shot's are inspiring m8

**dpSparhawk** · 11th July 2011

Originally Posted by Armoured Hawk

Your shot's are inspiring m8

Thank you, much appreciated.

**muttleymacclad** · 11th July 2011

Very nice Ian, nailed the focus as well, not easy with such little beasties.

**Zoots** · 11th July 2011

Nice. Very sharp. Must have the patience of a saint mate.

**dpSparhawk** · 11th July 2011

Cheers MML, Zoots also.

hehe, indeed patience is needed, and a larger set of lungs due to the amount of times I almost pass out from holding my breath. hehe.