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Feb 2, 2024 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Snapper
Ontario Canada (Zone 4b)
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Hello

Sometimes bugs just seem to be trying to say something to the camera !

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Feb 2, 2024 6:01 PM CST
Name: Johannian
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Very cool banner! I'm very interested to see the full image of this one, if that's possible? Thanks!
“Honorable is the one who prudently avoids danger (provided he does not compromise himself).” -Sir Thomas More
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Feb 2, 2024 6:14 PM CST
Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
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That's a very creepy bug from that angle too! Great banner!
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Feb 2, 2024 7:23 PM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
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Great banner Snapper!
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Feb 2, 2024 10:22 PM CST
Name: Bea
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Bee or Yellowjacket he's saying he can't get away from the paparazzi…‼️
I’m so busy... “I don’t know if I found a rope or lost a horse.”
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Feb 3, 2024 4:02 PM CST
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Name: Snapper
Ontario Canada (Zone 4b)
Garden Photography Region: Canadian Hummingbirder Birds Bee Lover Dragonflies
Butterflies Frogs and Toads
Hello Johannian et al,
Well - the wasp in question is one of the many paper wasps (several options in our area) - I try to identify the insects I photograph - but - that is like another full time job..
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Feb 3, 2024 5:05 PM CST
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It's outstanding and I love it! Lovey dubby
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Feb 5, 2024 5:12 PM CST
Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
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Eeek! Scary. Just like an alien from outerspace. Good shot, though. I did a little reading--found out that the males have the curled antenna (males can't sting). Here's a similar picture and potential ID:
https://bugguide.net/node/view...
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