Picture A Day October 15, 2010 - Horned Assassin Bug (Repipta taurus) at Reimers Ranch

Getting up close and personal with a bright orange Horned Assassin Bug (Repipta taurus), at Reimers Ranch Park southwest of Austin. Only half an inch in size, this insect is fairly common throughout Texas.

Find more photos from my 2010 Picture a Day set at: www.flickr.com/photos/matthigh/sets/72157620610035860/

You can also view my 2009 Picture A Day set that started it all at: www.flickr.com/photos/matthigh/sets/72157625855768121/

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Taken on: September 3, 2010

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Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, f/2.7, 1/60 sec, 6mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Aperture:	f/2.7
Exposure Time:	0.017 sec (1/60)
Focal Length:	6mm
ISO:	125
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
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