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Oct 10, 2018 13:00 |  #1

I guess they only capture prey (moth cats mostly) for their larva, it may be the adult just subsist off of nectar/pollen. Also makes them important pollinators.

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How you normally see them.

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Oct 11, 2018 00:16 |  #2

Wonderful series Lester
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Oct 11, 2018 15:50 |  #3

Lester Wareham wrote in post #18726293 (external link)
I guess they only capture prey (moth cats mostly) for their larva, it may be the adult just subsist off of nectar/pollen. Also makes them important pollinators.

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How you normally see them.

These are excellent shots, Lester.

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Oct 11, 2018 16:02 |  #4

Fascinating and very nicely captured.
Love the 3rd with the blush of pollen under its belly.


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Oct 16, 2018 02:45 |  #5

LordV wrote in post #18726627 (external link)
Wonderful series Lester
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Lame-Duck wrote in post #18727002 (external link)
These are excellent shots, Lester.


avondale87 wrote in post #18727008 (external link)
Fascinating and very nicely captured.
Love the 3rd with the blush of pollen under its belly.

Thanks all, appreciated.

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Oct 16, 2018 04:11 |  #6

Fantastic series, Lester!
Loved the last image...great natural history moment

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