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13-JUN-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Green lacewing (Chrysoperla sp.)

The green lacewing (Chrysoperla) is sold as a beneficial insect to help control aphids and other insect "pests" in the garden. Its larvae are voracious feeders on aphids, sawfly larvae and other insects.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/200s f/4.5 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time13-Jun-2009 14:14:05
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Don18-Mar-2014 21:11
Remarkable intricate wing venation.
Graeme05-Dec-2013 19:12
Superb close up details and colours of this insect, Christine.BBV
LynnH22-Aug-2012 00:04
So pretty! V
Karen Stuebing21-Aug-2012 21:48
It certainly is pretty as an adult. Love the lacy wings. V.
globalgadabout11-Jul-2012 02:39
those wings are mesmerizing...shape, structure, and complexity totally fascinating...super shot too...V
Hank Vander Velde11-Jul-2012 01:47
Beautiful shat and image Christine.
Stephanie10-Jul-2012 22:29
Lacewing's are beautiful, aren't they? BV
bill friedlander16-Aug-2011 23:21
Great capture, Christine. An illustration for a biology textbook. V
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