Cicada Killer Wasp
Uploaded: July 08, 2010
or Sand Hornet - Sphecius speciosus
These wasps are about 2 inches long and look quite intimidating, but are not aggressive at all (of course unless you are a cicada). The females sting, the males don't.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Jeff Robinson
July 08, 2010
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Murry Grigsby July 09, 2010 0
Another terrific macro Marsha! I love the textures and clarity but the scale may be my favorite element!! #8744332
Nikki McDonald
July 18, 2010
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Sam Britt August 14, 2010 0
Congratulations again, Marsha! #8828483Fran J. Jagger August 14, 2010 0
Cool Capture!! Congrats on your Finalist, Marsha!! :) #8829023
Patrick Rouzes
August 15, 2010
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Anita Hogue August 29, 2010 0
WOW, what an awesome capture Marsha! #8869227Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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