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The Mating Game
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In the world of small creatures, show us two insects [perhaps more], spiders, (or other small arthropod creatures) as mating couples. They should be outside, on flowers, leaves, or trees, NOT under studio lights. Macro shots welcome. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.
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Saturday, 16th February, 2013 (GMT)
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Nuptial gifts are items (prey) provided by a male invertebrate to a female prior to mating. This male dance fly is mating with the female while she is consuming a nuptial gift (prey insect) offered by the male!
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Submitted: | Wednesday, 27th February, 2013 07:08 (GMT) |
Taken: | Thursday, 16th August, 2012 |
Focal length: | 150 mm |
Shutter speed: | 1/200 sec |
Aperture: | F16 |
ISO: | 400 |
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