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Predator Shieldbug
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Picomerus bidens predating on a sawfly larva. A bit gory but an interesting shot so I took the opportunity. Note the characteristic thorn-like shoulders and it's protruding proboscis by which it sucks out the contents of it's prey.
Also called the 'spined' stinkbug.

[Image: Predator.jpg]

DateTimeOriginal: 2012:10:03 11:18:55
Model: NIKON D300
ExposureTime: 1/500"
Aperture: F14.0
ExposureProgram: Aperture-priority AE
FocalLength: 82.0 mm
ISO: 400
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#2

Really impressive.
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#3

Some days, you are the dog, other days, the tree. Superb. Ed.

To each his own!
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#4

Terrific shot, that! You must live in a forest...
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