velvet ant

© David Guzman

velvet ant

Uploaded: July 04, 2010

Description

velvet ant, which is a wingless wasp. Hymenoptera

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Deborah J. Bibbins July 04, 2010

Awesome detail and color, David. I've never seen anything like this before, it is very beautiful. #1284983

Tamara K. Walker level-classic July 04, 2010

Amazing macro. #8734993

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic July 04, 2010

This is great, David! The colors and clarity are excellent.

#8735049

Liz blahh July 05, 2010

Terrific macro! #8735212

Michelle Alton July 05, 2010

Incredible, David. Perhaps wingless, but it doesn't look HARMLESS! #8735323

Robert Jensen July 06, 2010

Great shot of this velvet ant David. makes me wish I had time to go to So. Arizona to look for these. #8738329

Ken R. Frischkorn July 06, 2010

Awesome macro David the color and clarity are fantastic. #8738383

David Guzman July 09, 2010

Thanks all the comments. I had never been able to see a Velvet Ant this close myself until now. #8745227

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