Insects, Butterflys, Moths and others.
All insects. I loved entomology in college, since moving to NC I finally get to see insects I only studied in books and not in person.
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July 24, 2011- Wheel Bug - Arilus cristatus. Posting late today, I shot this with a flash as it was getting dark out and I wanted to show more of its features. These guys are considered a true bug in the bug world. They are classified as assassin bugs with that set up I can see why. Looks like a true monster as far as bugs go. For an interesting read on these guys: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/trees/wheel_bug.htm (205:365)
Chapel Hill Orange County North CarolinaEF 100mm f2.8L IS USM MACROIn Our PrimeWheel Bug Arilus cristatusArilus_cristatusCanon_5DMKIISummerWheel_BugWildlifeanimalanimalsbugbugscanonfaunaflashhandheldhandheld_macroinsectinsectsjune_2011macronatureprime_lenssidingsummer_2011201107230035
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