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04-JUN-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Soldier beetle (Podabrus)

There is a lot of variety amongst the soldier beetles and this is yet another one, superficially similar to some of the fireflies we see.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/80s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Jun-2011 13:44:30
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/77 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent200
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Focus Distance0.110 m

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Karen Stuebing28-Sep-2012 22:18
Yes, it does look like a firefly. Wonderful macro. V.
Guest 28-Sep-2012 12:04
If it could stand on its end it would stand tall like a soldier but where's the gun? ;)
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