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This is a Clear Wing Wasp Moth. First one I have seen this year. They breed in the oak tree in the front yard, but I can never seem to catch any hatching. This one was on the fence in the backyard.
Titled "Mimic" since it is colored to mimic a wasp as a defense.
Thanks for looking...
Bruce
Comments (17)
Kyms_Cave
That is an amazing insect and so well photographed...such rich colours..I've never heard of or seen one of these..
kgb224
Stunning capture.
mgtcs
Fantastic work...amazing capture!
tizjezzme
fantastic shot; so much detail !!!
thevolunteer
Wow, so much detail and colors. I don't think I have seen a macro so well photographed. Aloha
whaleman
Would have fooled me!
PSDuck
I've heard of them, but never seen one that I know of. Superb photo! Thanks!
Katraz
great macro
durleybeachbum
Marvellous to see this crisp close shot! Thankyou.
petercp
Very crisp detail and colour that's for sure, excellent photograph.
GBCalls
Very impressive! Excellent find and a sharp photo
kleinhoon
Excellent macro of this wonderful insect..!!
CavalierLady
Wow, wonderful macro, Bruce! Your details always blow me away! Fascinating info about this being a mimic... great work!!
flora-crassella
very interesting insect!!!!! Great photo!!!!!
elfin14doaks
Awesome macro, I've never seen one before. Cool shot.
danob
Extraodinary work Bruce stunning!
flavia49
fantastic!!