Locust borer ( Megacyllene robinia ), mating pair by larose forest photos

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27-AUG-2010	Christine Hanrahan

Locust borer (Megacyllene robinia), mating pair

Although this pair was on goldenrod, there were a number of locust trees nearby, and I think it is the first time I have actually seen Locust Borers next to Locust trees!

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/320s f/5.0 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Rick Bricker		05-Sep-2010 19:57
Great detail right down to their antennae....any closer...it would have been pornographic...:o)

LynnH		30-Aug-2010 16:35
I just love the bright colors! V

Valene		29-Aug-2010 02:02
Great close-up. I love the color and detail. V

slhoornstra		28-Aug-2010 20:12
A fantastic!! shot, composition of striking color and line, super detail. BV

Carol Rollins		28-Aug-2010 15:46
Fantastic capture, Christine. ~

Stephanie		28-Aug-2010 11:49
LOL at Cindi's comment! Great capture Christine! Do these critters bite? V

Cindi Smith		28-Aug-2010 02:02
Doing what they do.....hold still, darlin...just a bit longer! LOL!

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