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30-JUN-2008 Jack Hoying

Assassin Bug - Immature nymph - Arilus cristatus

Fort Loramie, Ohio

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/60s f/25.0 at 105.0mm iso400, Kenko extension tube. Diffused SB800, left and right. hide exif
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Date/Time30-Jun-2008 20:14:54
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length105 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/25
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias-0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Guest 18-Jul-2008 02:09
A neat insect.
Ann09-Jul-2008 08:41
Brilliant capture Jack.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo06-Jul-2008 10:55
Great capture of this interesting and colorful insect!
Clay Swatzell 04-Jul-2008 14:08
Well done.
DB Hans03-Jul-2008 20:39
Great catch of one of my favorite insects!
fotabug03-Jul-2008 01:16
Ugh, what a bug!
momad3004402-Jul-2008 22:44
That's one scary bug!

Debbie
bill smith02-Jul-2008 18:54
Very impressive Jack.
paplvr02-Jul-2008 17:10
I think I've seen the movie! He gads this would make a good sci-fi movie character. That curled up tail must be a threat to preditors. Good clear catch. Linda S
Scott 02-Jul-2008 12:02
Great capture!!
Guest 02-Jul-2008 07:29
Yikes....great detail and shot of an ugly creature
Ruth Voorhis02-Jul-2008 03:58
Wow, excellent capture of that little monster!
Barry Ailetcher02-Jul-2008 03:56
Will it eat you? I would need a 1000 mm Macro to take that
Guest 02-Jul-2008 03:55
Jack, it suits its name. Excellent photo.
Paul Milholland02-Jul-2008 03:53
It's a lethal-looking little rascal.
Steve Thuman01-Jul-2008 07:18
That is one very ugly bug!