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10-AUG-2012 Vern Rogers (fotabug)

Skeeter Eater (Pterodactyl Fly in Oregon)

The crane fly, also called mosquito eater, skeeter eater, and daddy long legs.
In Oregon, where I live, it is sometimes called the 'pterodactyl fly'.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly

Nikon 1 V1 ,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
1/60s f/5.6 at 30.0mm iso720 hide exif
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Date/Time09-Aug-2012 10:10:23
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ModelNIKON 1 V1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length30 mm
Exposure Time1/59 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent720
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Jack Hoying14-Aug-2012 01:38
Really nice detail in the wings and body!
Rebecca Leberman 13-Aug-2012 23:10
Fantastic shot. The only thing that could make it better (and only if it were a scientific photograph) would be to get a clear view of the feet.
Ann13-Aug-2012 19:15
The detail in the wings in particular is amazing.
Karen Hoyt12-Aug-2012 23:44
Very cool Shot Vern.
Dan12-Aug-2012 23:11
Excellent v
Dan Greenberg12-Aug-2012 14:18
Nicely done. It would be handy to be able to call them in to places like this when mosquitos arrive and there is no defense.
janescottcumming12-Aug-2012 02:13
Wish we had some of these around here. The skeeters are bad this summer. Great shot!
Yvonne12-Aug-2012 02:06
I'd love to have some of these here in our summer Vern! Great shot!
Cindi Smith11-Aug-2012 19:57
I love to see these guys around. We have way too many mosquitos!
Johnnie Rogers 11-Aug-2012 19:15
Great detail Vern, I like the background
Ed Duverger11-Aug-2012 18:33
Terrific macro.
Walter Otto Koenig11-Aug-2012 13:59
Awesome! The details are superb. Great with that background too. "V"
Stephanie11-Aug-2012 06:24
Amazing closeup details of this skeeter eater! :)
shatterbug11-Aug-2012 05:49
Wow, beautiful details on this!
Brian McAllister11-Aug-2012 04:24
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Tom Munson11-Aug-2012 03:55
What a beautiful Crane fly! Outstanding image, Vern!
Sonja Ross11-Aug-2012 03:26
Lovely colours there which we usually miss in our contacts with insects.
Jeanne Newman11-Aug-2012 02:30
Wow! Great shot, Vern, though it has me wanting to scratch!
Laura Milholland11-Aug-2012 02:26
Wow, Vern - what a professional shot! This is marvelous. V
Hank Vander Velde11-Aug-2012 02:17
Nice sharp macro image Vern.
Jean D11-Aug-2012 00:27
Superb close up image with great detail, Vern. ~V
Kuriacose Joseph11-Aug-2012 00:03
I cannot believe I am saying this, but this is a beautiful fly!
Marcia Colelli10-Aug-2012 23:29
Excellent closeup and details V
Steve Thuman10-Aug-2012 23:12
Very nice job capturing the detail on this guy!
Jay Levin10-Aug-2012 22:59
Terrific macro shot!
Sam Rua10-Aug-2012 22:52
Nice detail and light, Vern. Unfortunately, they really don't prey on mosquitoes, at least not the flying adults. But that would be very cool if they were to do that. Regardless, I much prefer to see these around than mosquitoes. :)
Eloine 10-Aug-2012 22:30
I love the gloss it has
Barry Ailetcher10-Aug-2012 22:21
good capture
Guest 10-Aug-2012 22:08
They are much more attractive close up than I'd ever have guessed. They are thick around here in the Spring.
Donna
Ruth Voorhis10-Aug-2012 21:59
Excellent capture, Vern!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS10-Aug-2012 21:57
Nice macro!
Guest 10-Aug-2012 21:50
Nice back ground too. Best. J
parrothouse10-Aug-2012 21:35
Good macro!
Mike H.10-Aug-2012 21:35
Great close up; nice and sharp!!
Martin Lamoon10-Aug-2012 21:23
Good shot of the Crane Fly. V
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