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  1. 07-31-2017, 01:09 PM #1
    Steve Maxson
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    Default Mantisfly

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    This Mantisfly (family Mantispidae, Climaciella sp.) is neither mantis nor fly, but rather is related to Lacewings (order Neuroptera) and is a striking mimic of a Paper Wasp (Polistes sp.). Canon 1DX II, 100mm macro. 1/160, f/16, ISO 400, KX-800 macro twin lite (diffused) as main light, hand held.I cleaned up some tiny bits of debris on the leaf.
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  2. 07-31-2017, 09:51 PM #2
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    Wow! I've never seen anything like this. Great shot!
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  3. 08-01-2017, 03:46 AM #3
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    This is a fantastic insect, beautifully lit and great colours. I hope you have some more!
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    Great work. Thanks for posting-- I have never heard of this!
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    Too cool of an insect here. Love the pose and the green.
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  6. 08-06-2017, 10:14 PM #6
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    Wow! Enough said!
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  7. 08-16-2017, 12:25 AM #7
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    Striking image Steve...what a great subject...wonderfully displayed on the leaf...very well done
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