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Broad-Headed Sharpshooter

Broad-Headed Sharpshooter

Broad-Headed Sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona) roosting on a leaf. Found in the tropical regions of the USA and Mexico.

Broad-Headed Sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona) roosting on a leaf. Found in the tropical regions of the USA and Mexico.
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture 16/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 105/1

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Houston, Texas, US

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May, 2023

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