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Tarantula Hawk - Pepsis mexicana
Copyright © 2008 Ron Hemberger

Tarantula Hawk - Pepsis mexicana
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto De Caza, Orange County, California, USA
August 23, 2008
Dining on mule fat

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 23 August, 2008 - 9:56pm

Mule fat?
I'm sorry, but that looks like a flower to me:-) Nice images!
… Eric R. Eaton, 25 August, 2008 - 6:32pm login or register to post comments

 
So, have you ever skinned a mule?
Could be in for a big surprise! BTW, I've heard the plant makes mules flatulent; wouldn't want that, would we?

Thanks for your kind words. Once again, good lighting combined with good vision.
… Ron Hemberger, 25 August, 2008 - 8:02pm login or register to post comments

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