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Laphria posticata - male
Copyright © 2009 M Whalen

Laphria posticata - Male
Wild River State Park, Chisago County, Minnesota, USA
June 28, 2009
On edge of small woods along an old road opening with prairie plants. Landing on old pine stumps and nearby plants before flying off. Moved around at the edge of the woods and opening before leaving.
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Contributed by M Whalen on 30 June, 2009 - 11:34pm
Last updated 29 June, 2015 - 11:04pm

Great photo!
Great photo!
… Ilona L., 22 August, 2009 - 10:40pm login or register to post comments

Superb
Laphria image.
… Herschel Raney, 3 July, 2009 - 9:49pm login or register to post comments

Asilidae
Dang Mo, That's an excellent shot!
… Gerald K. Watson, 1 July, 2009 - 6:41am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks Gerald. It's just fun to be able to be out in the field. The lens and a little software make the difference. I think with a good tripod and a little photography education I could do a lot better.

Happy trails!
… M Whalen, 1 July, 2009 - 6:03pm login or register to post comments

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