Michael DeLola

Get a load of this otherworldly creature. A bucket list find for me
The Brown Wasp Mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea)

Mantidflies are in the order Neuroptera, net winged insects, along with Lacewings. This species is a paper wasp mimic and looks pretty terrifying, though lacks the ability to sting. It was honestly pretty chill and a great subject. Super stoked to find it chilling on milkweed last night.

#macro #insects #macrophotography #olympus #insectphotography

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