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Portrait of an Ambush Bug - Phymata pennsylvanica
Copyright © 2008 Tony DiTerlizzi

Portrait of an Ambush Bug - Phymata pennsylvanica
Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
October 12, 2008
Shot this morning in my garden perched on the head of a coneflower. Thankfully the chill in the air kept it still while I was able to grab the camera and tripod. Nevertheless, I still had to composite many shots to cheat the shallow depth of field.
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 12 October, 2008 - 8:29pm
Last updated 10 May, 2021 - 9:36pm

Moved
Moved from Jagged Ambush Bugs.
… v belov, 10 May, 2021 - 9:36pm

Well worth the work.
(I know, that's easy for me to say) Great results, at any rate.
… Ron Hemberger, 12 October, 2008 - 9:09pm

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