Ambush bug ( Phymata ) in red clover by larose forest photos

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23-OCT-2017	Christine Hanrahan

Ambush bug (Phymata) in red clover

Reveler Conservation Area

There aren't many insects around these days, but the weather is still unusually warm and so some remaining bugs are hanging on, such as this ambush bug sitting in the red clover flower, hoping some passing critter might stop so he can grab them.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/320s f/4.0 at 9.3mm iso125 hide exif

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Date/Time	23-Oct-2017 11:37:06
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ2500
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	9.3 mm
Exposure Time	1/323 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	125
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Jean D		29-Oct-2017 23:02
An awesome find superbly captured. ~V

Nirvan Hope		25-Oct-2017 18:47
Such a strange looking creature - I don't think his camouflage works too well in that purple!

Jim Coffman		25-Oct-2017 18:44
Well seen and captured!

Pierre Martin		25-Oct-2017 17:44
such a beautiful capture, the name take all is sense here!

globalgadabout		25-Oct-2017 15:28
lovely colours and marked contrasts...for that reason not sure if this is a good spot for an ambush...superb shot..

Pieter Bos		25-Oct-2017 15:06
Beautiful makro. Great catch. ~V

Tom LeRoy		25-Oct-2017 14:53
This critter looks like a fallen leaf, no wonder they can catch big prey! Excellent sharp image, Christine. V

hayl		25-Oct-2017 12:39
What a wonderful looking creature. Well seen.

Helen Betts		25-Oct-2017 12:33
Beautiful setting for a nasty sounding bug. V.

Yvonne		25-Oct-2017 09:37
Certainly looks to be quite a large bug, I thought it was a frog in the thumb! v

joseantonio		25-Oct-2017 04:23
very nice colors and great capture.V.

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