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03-JUL-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Four-spotted mantidfly (Dicromantispa interrupta)

Reveler Conservation Area

Another view of this species of mantidfly which was a first for me, found yesterday on an elm tree. I knew it was not the common Brown Mantidfly, and now thanks to Bug Guide I know which species it is.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/80s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso100 full exif

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victorswan28-Aug-2015 16:52
very unusual and interesting insect Christine, lovely details very special shot Well done vv
Graeme04-Jul-2015 23:42
A slightly better view of this insect from this angle. Superb details again! VVV
Isabel Cutler04-Jul-2015 21:28
Incredible creature! Nice shot!
Ceya04-Jul-2015 20:59
Great detail, light and textures! Amazing insect! V
Helen Betts04-Jul-2015 18:52
Another very unusual and interesting insect. I learn so much from your excellent images! V.
bill friedlander04-Jul-2015 18:22
Superb shot, Christine, the details are wonderful. V
MarcViskens04-Jul-2015 18:03
excellent shot Christine
Janet Forjan-Freedman04-Jul-2015 17:57
Always a thrill to find and photograph a new species. Great pose and details.
globalgadabout04-Jul-2015 17:53
an even more revealing view...what an extraordinary appearance it has...fantastic shot Christine...V
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