Chicago Insects - Red Admiral and Cicada Killer

Here are a few more insect finds on my daily commute in Chicago.
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First we have a nice red admiral resting on a large white flower in a landscaping area.
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These red admirals are really tame making photos easy.
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I usually see them in the morning on my commute while it is still a bit cool out.
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Early in the morning they sit on sunny areas to warm up their wings. You can often pick them up and they wont even fly away.
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Now for a critter you don't want to pick up.
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This is a cicada killer aka Sphecius speciosus. This one was a bit over 2 inches long. It was being savaged by a house sparrow and got its front leg damaged a bit. I wonder if that tiny sparrow would survive a sting from this guy?



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That is a Good Question!
Probably not, I would think...
Very Nice Shots,
As Always!
👍🏼😁👍🏼

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The butterfly looks very big, and also has a very beautiful color, it must be very difficult for you to take it ... Good work, friend, I hope you will always be blessed ...

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These ones were easy since it was cold outside they stayed still for the photos.

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Oh.. But they are very wild,

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Great close ups of these beautiful insects 👍

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Nice shots and beautiful macrophotography friends 😊

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Today I just chased a very beautiful black butterfly but it was restless, although I had patience to wait for it, it did not return to the flower where it was feeding. Congratulations, excellent catch.

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