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23-AUG-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Leaf-footed bug (Acanthocephala terminalis)

This exceptionally large bug (about an inch)with the yellow-tipped antennae, was resting on a leaf one late afternoon when I walked Sasha at the local dog park. It was quite striking, most due to its size, like a bug on steroids.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
1/60s f/5.0 at 4.3mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time23-Aug-2012 06:17:28
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.3 mm
Exposure Time1/59 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.140 m

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Hank Vander Velde04-Sep-2012 00:28
Terrific find and image Christine.
Karen Stuebing03-Sep-2012 22:05
Not only is it large, it's got some really long legs. Great find and capture. V.
christopheru03-Sep-2012 20:37
That is quite large. Wow.
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