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22-AUG-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Raspberry crown borer moth (Pennisetia marginata) #2513,

K&P Trail

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

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/60s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time22-Aug-2009 13:33:33
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dianne C. 28-Aug-2011 16:18
Omg, I just tooke the exact same picture! Thanks for the identification.
slhoornstra24-Aug-2009 01:01
Great macro, especially in the light of "knee shake". V I am so glad you found this special moth.
Patricia Kay23-Aug-2009 19:58
Fabulous macro Christine....BV
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