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Published M/d/yy

Just got the email challenge. It's hard to believe 35,000+ pictures and three years have gone by since my last post - - so, hello again to anyone who remembers me.

My entry Toxomerus occidentalis making more Toxomerus occidentalis was taken on June 9, 2009, on one of my daily Bugtography walks.

Toxomerus occidentalis making more Toxomerus occidentalis

Dub
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12/25/09 6:48 PM

Those are a couple of very strange looking bugs, but a nicely captured moment and a great macro - nice job

- Dub

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SNB
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12/26/09 6:09 AM

Real nice capture. What a charming couple.

- Old, But Still Running!

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Buccaneer Bruce
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12/26/09 7:08 AM

Aahhhh...to start off the day with a little bug porn...it's a great day to be alive! Excellent capture mythrender!

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pcwilson
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12/26/09 7:18 AM

Ain't love grand?
--Pat

- Pat a/k/a PC Wilson

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Pyro43
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12/26/09 1:12 PM

When the love bug bites....
You have captured some amazing details in this image. Wonderful choice.

- Mmmmmm... Multiplicative

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gayscguy
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12/26/09 1:24 PM

I love to attempt macros, but the exact science of it escapes me - this is a fantastic capture - Great Job!

- Let

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fishone0
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12/26/09 4:00 PM

One great shot. I love it.

- desert flower

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agsapto
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12/27/09 3:33 AM

your pic is very awesome...is that mosquito or something?

- agsapto

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mythrender6
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12/27/09 11:10 AM

Toxomerus occidentalis is a small fly in the family Syrphidae. Syrphid flies are also often called Hover Flies. Most are beneficial pollinators, but not all Syrphid species have these cute, goofy little faces.

- mythrender6

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MRQUACKERS
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12/29/09 1:22 AM

Good entry for the challenge.

- Quack! Quack!

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trio55
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1/3/10 6:12 AM

Great macro. Dead on focus and detail.

- Might Be A Redneck

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brandee227
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1/4/10 8:50 AM

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!

- JOHN 3:16

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surferguy
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1/4/10 8:52 AM

VOTE

- Yep.... I can do that....

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grami
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1/4/10 10:24 AM

VOTE

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fishone0
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1/4/10 1:51 PM

Vote

- desert flower

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Eclectic1
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1/4/10 6:57 PM

VOTE

- Flying High

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Pablo57
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1/4/10 7:38 PM

VOTE - excellent focus point.

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amethyst dragon
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1/4/10 9:14 PM

VOTE
These little critters are only 9mm long! Definitely qualifies as Macro. BTW, are these stacked? (Not the bugs... the shots!! Get your mind outta the gutter...)

- Draggin around

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nomansland
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1/5/10 4:48 PM

VOTE

- Kookaburra

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Penny
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1/5/10 7:28 PM

VOTE

- Smile

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BEARPHOTO
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1/6/10 7:07 AM

Grand macro with incredible detail of the bug with two backs. Keep up the good work.

- Light warms the heart...

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Taz92493
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1/6/10 11:37 AM

VOTE

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PTL
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1/6/10 12:05 PM

Vote. This shot is stunning.

- It must be a full moon.

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momof3pics
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1/6/10 12:12 PM

Vote, excellent macro shot.

- Beauty is all around us

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bullshoalsview
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1/7/10 5:09 AM

Vote!

- Mozzie

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trio55
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1/7/10 7:42 PM

Vote... Perfect shot.

- Might Be A Redneck

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margarita
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1/9/10 6:22 PM

Vote!

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SNB
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1/10/10 12:46 PM

VOTE How can you lose with such cute lovers!

- Old, But Still Running!

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TURBO
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1/11/10 2:49 PM

VOTE

- Life is good.....

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NatureBug
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1/14/10 7:55 PM

VOTE! - This is truly awesome!! I notice you have not been around for several years...I do hope you start to post more often.

- Whooo Me? Yes Me!

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Fabulos
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1/15/10 5:45 AM

Wow!!!

- With the right bait...

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mythrender6
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1/19/10 4:04 PM

Thanks to all for the kind words and votes. I expect to be back to regular posting as soon as I finish IDing the remainder of my bug backlog and uploading the associated entomological data.
Up close, bugs are among the most beautiful things on earth. I hope you don't get tired of seeing their pretty little faces and sometimes quirky behavior.

- mythrender6

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