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Taken at the Wetland centre, Llanelli on 02-05-12
· Date: Thu May 3, 2012 · Views: 485
· Filesize: 98.1kb, 838.4kb · Dimensions: 1000 x 709 ·
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Keywords: Nettle Weevil Phyllobius pomaceus
Camera Information: Nikon D300, Lens: Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G, Kenko 1.4 TC, Sigma Ring flash
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rmc

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Thu May 3, 2012 4:20am

Never seen these, must look out for them. Great shot
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welsh.lensman

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Thu May 3, 2012 4:36am

Thank you Richard, thier quite common on nettles at this time of year, although they tend to colonise in certain areas of the Wetlands and are not on all nettles, good luck in your search for them.

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The_Moaner

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Thu May 3, 2012 9:36am

Very Good m8..Not seen them yet.

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welsh.lensman

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Thu May 3, 2012 3:08pm

Thanks Dennis, there's plenty down there at the moment, time to dig out your macro lens I think.

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Thu May 3, 2012 3:40pm

That's a great macro Wayne

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welsh.lensman

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Thu May 3, 2012 11:15pm

Many thanks Roger, appreciate it.

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The_Moaner

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Tue May 15, 2012 7:21pm

Took some photos of them other day Wayne. About time I seen em as well. LOL

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Wed May 16, 2012 2:47am

Nice one mate, hope they were good posers for you.

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