Mealybug Ladybird Larvae

How to waste a couple of hours: chase hyper-active mealy bugs around a dwarf pomegranate trying to get a decent macro.
How to waste a couple more hours: sort through the 600+ photos (mostly rubbish) you took trying to find some reasonable ones.

I have no idea how this one rates against the rest. Just needed something to post for tonight's entry in the macro bug challenge.

[Sam]

Maybe you should use manual Poppo!!!!!

[Denis]

As they say, one in 600 can't be all that bad. Just wondering if any mealy bugs were injured during this shoot?

[Connie Little]

I have never seen a mealy bug before. Looks to be in a hurry to get wherever it is going. Great image for your challenge.

[Taffy]

I've experienced what you are describing. At least you have proof that your target existed!

[Kim]

Love your commentary. And agree with Taffy's comment!

[Helen Sanderson]

I like how you have got such an interesting red green background...very interesting bug!! I certainly know how easy it is to take way too many photos just trying to capture some creature that is tricky...

[Poppo Livy]

@hrs Very Irish background I reckon

[Peter Grave]

My 1st close up of mealy bug.Had seen them before but never had a close look.Marvelous how photography makes you more observant !!Nice capture Terry

[Tony]

You don't quit do you Terry. Nice shot in the end.

[Peter]

Great image suites the challenge spot on, what a strange looking bug looks like hes covered in shredded Coconut, lol:)

[Lou Ann]

Excellent macro! This is the first mealy bug I've seen, 365 is full of wonders, lol!