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14-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Leaf-footed Bug (Acanthocephala terminalis)

Ottawa East

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Esa Ervasti17-Jun-2014 08:32
Spectacular bug indeed. Excellent capture in difficult conditions.
Karen Stuebing16-Jun-2014 21:16
The legs do look like a lot like leaves. Very interesting beetle and image. V.
hayl16-Jun-2014 12:29
Excellent find and photo.
pkocinski16-Jun-2014 12:00
Not something I've ever seen in my life - cool!
Torben Jorgensen16-Jun-2014 10:37
Great find and a fascinating bug. Excellent shot. V
Stephanie16-Jun-2014 10:33
Fascinating! This is a cool Christine! BV
I would have jumped out of my skin had I stumbled upon this giant bug!
Ika Zinka Eferl16-Jun-2014 06:25
Nice found ,Christine!V!
Helen Betts16-Jun-2014 05:32
I can't say I think it's pretty, but it is an excellent, well-detailed capture. V.
Chris16-Jun-2014 05:01
It looks like a giant version of our shield bugs. Super image.
Jim Coffman16-Jun-2014 03:11
Wow, this is a new one for me!!
Guest 16-Jun-2014 02:37
Great shot to get this extraordinary detail. Brave you, sticking your finger under rocks. No fear? V
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