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Onthophagus taurus - male
Copyright © 2006 Christopher C Wirth

Onthophagus taurus - Male
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Contributed by Christopher C Wirth on 11 January, 2006 - 5:39pm
Last updated 11 January, 2006 - 6:43pm

Is that a watermark?
I refer to the image of a spreadwing cetonid centered on the right elytra.
… Jim McClarin, 12 January, 2006 - 5:14am login or register to post comments

 
Yes,
it is a watermark. I have it in several of my best photos, although I try to keep it as unobtrusive as possible.
… Christopher C Wirth, 12 January, 2006 - 8:43am login or register to post comments

minor male
Nice shot of minor male
… Phillip Harpootlian, 11 January, 2006 - 6:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
This is actually severals shots pieced together.
… Christopher C Wirth, 11 January, 2006 - 8:04pm login or register to post comments

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