Cicada Killer Wasp
Uploaded: July 08, 2010 09:05:27
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
Outstanding clarity, tones and info Marsha! Jeff #1286208Murry Grigsby July 09, 2010
Another terrific macro Marsha! I love the textures and clarity but the scale may be my favorite element!! #8744332Nikki McDonald July 17, 2010
Wonderful colors and detail, Marsha. Saw this in Editor's Picks -- congratulations. #8770448Sam Britt August 13, 2010
Congratulations again, Marsha! #8828483Fran J. Jagger August 13, 2010
Cool Capture!! Congrats on your Finalist, Marsha!! :) #8829023Patrick Rouzes August 15, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS, Marsha! Love it! #8835324Anita Hogue August 29, 2010
WOW, what an awesome capture Marsha! #8869227Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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