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Insect

© Linda Blair

Insect

Uploaded: August 26, 2009

Description

Does anyone know what this insect is? It buzzes around like some huge fly and is pretty scary looking to me....what is it!!!!!!!

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Jeana Clark August 26, 2009


I don't have a clue what kind
of insect this is...I've seen them
too!!
Awesome details and DOF!!

~J~ #1172739

Douglas Pignet August 26, 2009

Wow what calrity you got here Linda...Wonderful comp & pov, well done. #7888964

Carla Metzler August 26, 2009

Great detail! #7889063

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 26, 2009

Hi, Linda! Am pretty sure this is a robber fly..a nasty fellow...They ARE scary looking, particularly to other insects, which they devour pretty voraciously. We have lots of them here in Central TX! You've captured him quite prettily atop some beautiful lantana and with wonderful detail and clarity. Excellent shot! #7889084

Linda Blair August 26, 2009

Thanks for the wonderful comments everyone...and Valarie thanks for your answer..I'll have to look that up on the internet. ♥ #7889831

Kennen White August 26, 2009

I think Valerie might be right that it is a robber fly. There is an image here: http://www.naturfoto-cz.de/robber-fly:diptera-photo-5399.html #7889886

Stephen Zacker August 26, 2009

Amazing capture and detail #7889938

Shirley A. Kinney August 26, 2009

Great capture, Linda and it does appear to be a Robber Fly. #7890000

Renee Doyle August 26, 2009

No Idea ... but he sure does look big!! Great detail and dof Linda!! #7890234

Kaye Burazin August 26, 2009

No idea,
but that stinger looks mighty big to me. Great detail! #7890321

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2009

a cool close-up! #7890350

Mike Clime August 26, 2009

Awesome macro! I have never seen one of those before! #7890508

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 26, 2009

Terrific details Linda! #7890737

Linda Blair August 26, 2009

Thank you all for your comments....and Valarie was correct in saying it is a Robber Fly...vicious to other insects..and it also said if handeled incorrectly they will bite you..no problem here..b/c I'm not going to handle it...lol! ♥ #7890759

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 26, 2009

LOL, Linda, stay away from that guy! Great capture and wonderful details!! #7891027

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 26, 2009

LOL! I wouldn't touch it either! I can't get over the incredible detail, Linda! This is fabulous! #7891340

Evy Johansen level-classic August 26, 2009

Wow... I'v never seen a Robber Fly.... Fantastic capture, Linda!! #7891704

Colette M. Metcalf August 27, 2009

Wonderful capture!!!! #7892232

Sam Britt August 27, 2009

Terrific close-up, Linda. #7893794

Debra R. Harder August 27, 2009

Holy Cow...talk about excellent clarity and details! This is OUTSTANDING, Linda! Wonderful lighting and colors too!! Deb #7894126

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 27, 2009

Thank Goodness!!! You got answers!!! I posted one of these last year and nobody knew what it was!!! NOW I KNOW!!! WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO to both the awesome image and the answer!!! :-) k #7894310

Kathy Reeves August 28, 2009

Fantastic details in this insect! Your right he is scary looking! #7895062

Ray Thoms August 28, 2009

Never seen anything like that....great details! #7895277

Renata Gusciora August 28, 2009

Lovely capture,super details and color,Linda! #7896523

Cathy Barrows August 29, 2009

bugs are bugs to me but it is a wonderful capture #7898207

Jessica Jenney August 29, 2009

Fabulous macro, Linda! Gorgeous color and amazing detail! #7898265

Nadya Johnson August 29, 2009

Not sure I want to see this fellow coming at me (!!!) but you sure did catch him perfectly, here! Great work, Linda! #7898884

Yulianto Soeroso August 31, 2009

lovely macro #7903549

Laurie Daily level-deluxe September 01, 2009

Fabulous macro! I have seen these eyes before, too, but never really knew what it was...great capture, Linda! #7908298

Jennifer L. Alder September 03, 2009

Wow- the details here are absolutely incredible, Linda! Nicely done :) #7913712

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 04, 2009

Terrific details Linda, great macro! #7916213

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 23, 2009

Well whatever it is, Linda it is an outstanding macro! Well done! #7977706

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 08, 2009

Great close-up of this Robber Fly Linda! They're great at catching bees - maybe this one is waiting... #8020713

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