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14-Jun-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus)

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

This is a native paper wasp, carrying a masticated caterpillar to its nest to feed its larvae with.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/800s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Jun-2011 13:31:11
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/800 sec
Aperturef/5.7
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balancesunny (1)
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
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Fabienne23-Mar-2019 20:38
C’est une superbe macro avec beaucoup de détails fascinants à observer.
MarcViskens23-Mar-2019 18:12
Very nice
Chris23-Mar-2019 17:37
Stunning detail here Christine, it seems to be on the point of knitting something!
Blandine Mangin23-Mar-2019 17:37
beautiful close-up ! v
Helen Betts23-Mar-2019 14:17
What an excellent capture of this wasp taking care of its family. V.
Jim Coffman23-Mar-2019 13:49
A super capture of this wasp!!
Graeme23-Mar-2019 10:28
How do you find these insects!! WoW!! Amazing. V!!!
joseantonio23-Mar-2019 05:15
an amazing closeup capture.V.
Don Mottershead23-Mar-2019 02:26
Looks like the caterpillar is having a bad day.
Pierre Martin23-Mar-2019 01:52
great behaviour scene and picture!
Bob B.23-Mar-2019 01:43
Great shot Christine! V
globalgadabout23-Mar-2019 01:41
looks like a lemony desert for the kids...dazzling shot...V
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