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08-SEP-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Ladybeetle larva eating oleander aphids

Larose Forest. This larva had grabbed an aphid and was making a meal of it. It dragged the aphid back down the milkweed leaf to eat in peace. Nearby were many variegated ladybeetles (Hippodamia variegata), one of which can be seen in this photo, so I assume this larva is of that species, though I don't know for sure.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/80s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Sep-2013 15:31:25
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/77 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.110 m

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Carol Rollins19-Sep-2013 13:17
Wow, Christine, this is fantastic! ~
Jim Coffman18-Sep-2013 21:27
I don't know how you find all of these little bugs! Nice capture of this busy area!
Karen Stuebing18-Sep-2013 20:50
They may be small but they are mighty. Super nature capture. V.
joseantonio18-Sep-2013 20:42
Will they have enough for the two of them.V.
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