Clearwing Moth

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• cataclysta (5468)
• [2007-09-03 1:41]
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Hi Reid
I have a suprise for you. It is not a wasp. It is a moth (Lepidoptera) Family Sesiidae (clearwing moths)

Nice presnation of interesting species
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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• jrobertop (774)
• [2007-09-03 5:51]

Hi Reid,
Splendid capture.
Excellent colors, contrast and sharpness.
Very good POV; shot rich in details.
Well done!
Thanks for sharing!
My best regards,
José Roberto

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• Argus (34871)
• [2007-09-03 6:54]
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Hello Reid,
Krzysztof is right in saying that this is a Clearwing moth, not to be confused with some hummingbird hawkmoths that look like bumblebees. It is not the same a sthe European Bee hawk-moth.
These are sometimes called Borers, because the larvae feed on the wood of various species of trees. I think this one may be the Ash Borer but I'm not sure.
Anyway this is a great macro of good technical quality with nice sharpness, details and colours.
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

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• eqshannon (27899)
• [2007-09-03 8:46]
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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-09-03 10:46]

Hello Reid,
This is a outstanding close up of moth!
Very sharp with clarity, vivid colour and details
good pov in viewing this moth
thanks for sharing
cheers
Tony

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• pankajbajpai (16507)
• [2007-09-03 20:12]

hello reid,
nice capture of the moth, the pov is suitable, the texture of the leaf looks nice and makes a nice bg,well composed shot,the colorful antennae looks nice,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• pablominto (16041)
• [2007-09-03 23:49]

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Hello Reid,
Great details in this fine macro capture!
This fellow is well reproduced, attractive colour palette and a well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• anel (15640)
• [2007-09-04 2:01]

Hello Reid,
Interesting posting. Amazing the world of insects, where wasps become moths or the other way around.Well seen.
Anne

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2007-09-04 2:51]

Hi Mr. Reid,
Yes it is a wasp but some sort of bee wasp. Sorry I don't know its ID. But the capture is excellent with good details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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• jmirah (4631)
• [2007-09-04 3:16]

Hi Reid,
WOW!! Excellent capture of this wasp-looking moth. Great detail, focus, exposure and color. Very well done.

TFS
Jim

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• gannu (14691)
• [2007-09-04 3:31]

Reid, Wonderful shot and fully in focus. Superb angle and focus. The composition and pov is very nice. Ganesh Smiley tomorrow

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• angybone (7672)
• [2007-09-04 4:15]

Wow, I would have thought it was a wasp too.
Nice shot here...great details and rich colors.

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• anavazao (3829)
• [2007-09-04 13:34]

hi friend,
Excellent portrait of this bug!
Perfect details,composition and DOF!
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot,friend!
Take care Ana:)

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• marmottelolo (14691)
• [2007-09-06 10:58]

bonjour reid
je me demande comme ce papillon fait pour arriver a voler avec des ailes aussi etroites.
bonne netteté et bon details.
laurent

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• Tobias__Ortmann (677)
• [2007-09-23 2:03]

Hi reid
ice shot
nice pov and colours sharpness is not exzellent
but good job
TOba