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Leorooster

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 11:18

Hope you like it.

BottomBracket

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 15:27

What insect is that? Macros are really interesting. How do you like your 100mm?

Bald Eagle

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 15:45

I think the ant was happy it wasnt on the Menu, great shot. i like this one very much.

Leorooster

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 18:34

Thanks everyone.

BottomBracket - I love my 100mm. It's the sharpest lens that I have. As to what kind of bug it is, I would like to find out myself. This guy is half moth and half wasp. Anyone has any ideas??? Here is a couple of more:

DanStephens

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 19:06

As to what kind of bug it is, I would like to find out myself. This guy is half moth and half wasp.

Ooohhh...the infamous Mosp! A rare capture indeed!:eek:

Leorooster

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 19:59

Thanks, Dan!

BearLeeAlive

11th of July 2005 (Mon), 21:27

Great take. Sure have never seen anything like that around here.

DanStephens

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 06:36

This is one of the Wasp Moths from the Family Sesiidae. More specifically, it is the Squash Vine Borer, Melittia satyriniformis. The larvae bore into squash and pumpkin vines, eating out the pith and causing the plants to die. The adults mimic wasps as a protective coloration.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/moths.html

Leorooster

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 07:22

Great take. Sure have never seen anything like that around here.

Thanks BearLeeAlive! It's my first time seeing this guy (Wasp Moth as point out by Dan!).

Leorooster

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 07:23

This is one of the Wasp Moths from the Family Sesiidae. More specifically, it is the Squash Vine Borer, Melittia satyriniformis. The larvae bore into squash and pumpkin vines, eating out the pith and causing the plants to die. The adults mimic wasps as a protective coloration.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/moths.html

Thanks, Dan. I was researching the web and couldn't find it. The insect world keeps fascinating me:D .

Thanks again!

queenbee288

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 08:07

love the shot.

Char

Leorooster

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:37

Thanks, Queenbee.

witchy

12th of July 2005 (Tue), 23:58

I really like the flying ones, good shots!

Ballen Photo

13th of July 2005 (Wed), 13:23

Ooohhh...the infamous Mosp! A rare capture indeed!:eek:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Leo, This shot is EXCELLENT, as usual. :D
-Bruce

Leorooster

13th of July 2005 (Wed), 18:13

Thanks Witchy/Bruce.

tengr_68

13th of July 2005 (Wed), 19:39

Another great shot.

Leorooster

13th of July 2005 (Wed), 21:01

Thanks, Tengr_68.