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Jul 13, 2007 13:51 | #1

Well, it's a fly or a wasp.
Shot early morning with a lot of dew on it.
Normal and 50% crop.

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Jul 13, 2007 16:13 | #2

I cant help with the ID, but #2 is a gorgeous photo (I prefer the 50% crop )

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Jul 13, 2007 16:16 as a reply to @ LindaB's post | #3

well you know i can't tell a bee from a wasp. nice shot like the detail in number 2.

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Jul 13, 2007 16:32 | #4

LindaB wrote in post #3540034

I cant help with the ID, but #2 is a gorgeous photo (I prefer the 50% crop

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Linda

Thanks Linda.

Bill Pham wrote in post #3540054

well you know i can't tell a bee from a wasp. nice shot like the detail in number 2.

Bill

Thanks Bill.

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Jul 13, 2007 17:26 | #5

Nice shot- my guess would be a solitary wet wasp
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Jul 13, 2007 19:41 | #6

good detail with the droplets, Digger Wasp like Ectemnius continuus ?

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Jul 14, 2007 06:59 | #7

Cute little thing I agree with Linda, the crop looks a little better - not so busy. Unfortunately it misses out on all that lovely dew on the petals. Nice all the same.

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Jul 14, 2007 07:54 | #8

LordV wrote in post #3540392

Nice shot- my guess would be a solitary wet wasp

Brian V.

Thanks Brian. It was a shot just asking to be taken.

racketman wrote in post #3541020

good detail with the droplets, Digger Wasp like Ectemnius continuus ?

Thanks RM.

photobitz wrote in post #3542827

Cute little thing

I agree with Linda, the crop looks a little better - not so busy. Unfortunately it misses out on all that lovely dew on the petals. Nice all the same.

Thanks photobitz. That's why I posted both shots.

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Jul 14, 2007 10:42 | #9

Nice find Brian it shows well against the purple flower.

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Jul 14, 2007 11:10 | #10

Attic wrote in post #3543435

Nice find Brian it shows well against the purple flower.

Thanks Alby.

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