or have I been reading the wrong book?

This picture was taken in Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Sri Lanka

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R1054.57.A4.

Chapman Mtn NP

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No idea about the species. Pretty plain looking fellow

Also known as Firecracker Skimmer. This is a worn male.

Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.

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I'm a little upset that's it's not as in focus as it should be. Anyone that knows what this weed is (Beggar's Tick) knows how big the blossom is. That gives you an idea as to the size of the wasp.

Hawthorne shieldbug. Focus stacked using zerene

Nomada bee. Focus stacked using zerene

A particularly fearsome-looking mosquito, especially seen close up.

Variable 10-spot ladybird. Seeing a few of these this year

Marmalade hoverfly. Natural light

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Testing my 200-500 at close range :-)

Female Calico Pennant at sunset

had a short walk on the way home from work nice to still see a few butterflies in this condition

Auch Bienen müssen für Futter Schlange stehen!

Taken - please wait! - Even bees have to line up for food!

Biene auf einer Kürbisblüte in der schon zwei Hummeln sitzen, gesehen in den Prinzessinnengärten.

Taken at the grounds of Firefly, St Annes, Jamaica.