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Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Five-banded Tiphiid Wasp
Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea: Attevidae) Wingspan 1.8-3.0 cm (0.7-1.2 in) and a Five-banded Tiphiid Wasp (Myzinum quinquecinctum: Tiphiidae).
Habitat
Margin of lake at ca. 88 m (288 ft) elevation.
Location
Club Lake, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2019
Scientific name
Atteva aurea, Myzinum quinquecinctum
Equipment used
Canon
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Opus Editor
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A great double capture of this Moth and Wasp Stanley. Nicely spotted and beautifully captured.
 
two species, rivaling in terms of beautiful colored patterns, Stanley!!! excellent capture in an awesome setting, Stanley, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
You really do well at finding double species for your images. This is super sharp, well done.

Vicki
 
How fabulous to get this attractive moth and attractive wasp together, Stanley. What lovely insects.
 
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Opus Editor
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Gosh!! Insects all over the place!!! And beautiful ones too.

What a grand image this is - many thanks for showing it to us Stanley.
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
Remarkable! Well done in capturing these two together, Stanley!
 
Those two insects are like little jewels with their bright colours and their neat markings. A wonderful image, Stanley.
 

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