Raspberry crown borer moth ( Pennisetia marginata ) #2513, by larose forest photos

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22-AUG-2009	Christine Hanrahan

Near Lavant Station. A superb wasp mimic as are many in this family of Sesiidae (Clearwing) moths.

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Dianne C.		28-Aug-2011 16:18
Omg, I just tooke the exact same picture! Thanks for the identification.

slhoornstra		24-Aug-2009 01:01
Great macro, especially in the light of "knee shake". V I am so glad you found this special moth.

Patricia Kay		23-Aug-2009 19:58
Fabulous macro Christine....BV

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