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What mimicry! - Laphria saffrana
Copyright © 2008 Scott Nelson

What mimicry! - Laphria saffrana
Ocala National Forest, Marion County, Florida, USA
April 2, 2008
Size: 19 mm

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What mimicry! - Laphria saffrana What mimicry! - Laphria saffrana What mimicry! - Laphria saffrana
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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 3 April, 2008 - 9:25am

What mimicry
Outstanding images Scott. What camera- lens-lighting do you use?
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 3 April, 2008 - 9:28am login or register to post comments

 
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Charles, thanks for the compliment. I posted an article called "Tips for Photographing Insects Indoors" in the photography section in the Forum. It contains my methods and equipment. Best of luck. By the way, I 've seen many nice contributions of your own here on BG!
… Scott Nelson, 3 April, 2008 - 7:43pm login or register to post comments

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