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18-APR-2012 Lejun

Eastern Dobsonfly

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Corydalus cornutus
Female
This is an enormous insect with wingspans than can exceed 5 inches.
Larvae are known as hellgrammites which prey on aquatic invertebrates,
tadpoles, and fish in fast-flowing rivers and streams.
Hellgrammites are often used as fish-bait.
Opelika, Alabama

Nikon D200 ,AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8 D
1/60s f/5.6 at 60.0mm iso500 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time18-Apr-2012 13:44:18
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length60 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent500
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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