Hover fly ( Temnostoma alternans ), a vespid wasp mimic by larose forest photos

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07-JUN-2010	Christine Hanrahan

This phenomenal mimic of vespid wasps used to be listed under Temnostoma vespiforme.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/400s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

slhoornstra		10-Jun-2010 02:22
Another very stunning backdrop, great catch!! V

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