The Mimic by NightGallery
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Description
This is a Clear Wing Wasp Moth. First one I have seen this year. They breed in the oak tree in the front yard, but I can never seem to catch any hatching. This one was on the fence in the backyard.
Titled "Mimic" since it is colored to mimic a wasp as a defense.
Thanks for looking...
Bruce

Comments (17)
That is an amazing insect and so well photographed...such rich colours..I've never heard of or seen one of these..
Stunning capture.
Fantastic work...amazing capture!
fantastic shot; so much detail !!!
Wow, so much detail and colors. I don't think I have seen a macro so well photographed. Aloha
Would have fooled me!
I've heard of them, but never seen one that I know of. Superb photo! Thanks!
great macro
Marvellous to see this crisp close shot! Thankyou.
Very crisp detail and colour that's for sure, excellent photograph.
Very impressive! Excellent find and a sharp photo
Excellent macro of this wonderful insect..!!
Wow, wonderful macro, Bruce! Your details always blow me away! Fascinating info about this being a mimic... great work!!
very interesting insect!!!!! Great photo!!!!!
Awesome macro, I've never seen one before. Cool shot.
Extraodinary work Bruce stunning!
fantastic!!