Bee wolf ( Philanthus sp.) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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23-JUL-2014	Diane Lepage

Bee wolf (Philanthus sp.)

Diane photographed this very attractive wasp nectaring. The name bee wolf indicates not that these wasps are bees or wolves, but that they provision their nests with bees for their larvae to eat. So, like a wolf hunting down prey, I guess!

Nikon D80
1/400s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso560 hide exif

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Date/Time	23-Jul-2014 16:24:55
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D80
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	105 mm
Exposure Time	1/400 sec
Aperture	f/11
ISO Equivalent	560
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Ceya		27-Jul-2014 10:08
Great capture! V

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		25-Jul-2014 18:06
Great capture.V Paolo

Martin Lamoon		25-Jul-2014 17:54
A great detailed shot, this bee has great colourings. v

Blandine Mangin		25-Jul-2014 16:32
wonderful ! v

joseantonio		25-Jul-2014 16:23
Love the colors in these beautiful flowers.V.

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