Skeeter Eater (Pterodactyl Fly in Oregon) photo

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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 full exif

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Jack Hoying		14-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.

Ann		13-Aug-2012 19:15
The detail in the wings in particular is amazing.

Karen Hoyt		12-Aug-2012 23:44
Very cool Shot Vern.

Dan		12-Aug-2012 23:11
Excellent v

Dan Greenberg		12-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.

janescottcumming		12-Aug-2012 02:13
Wish we had some of these around here. The skeeters are bad this summer. Great shot!

Yvonne		12-Aug-2012 02:06
I'd love to have some of these here in our summer Vern! Great shot!

Cindi Smith		11-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 Duverger		11-Aug-2012 18:33
Terrific macro.

Walter Otto Koenig		11-Aug-2012 13:59
Awesome! The details are superb. Great with that background too. "V"

Stephanie		11-Aug-2012 06:24
Amazing closeup details of this skeeter eater! :)

shatterbug		11-Aug-2012 05:49
Wow, beautiful details on this!

Brian McAllister		11-Aug-2012 04:24
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Tom Munson		11-Aug-2012 03:55
What a beautiful Crane fly! Outstanding image, Vern!

Sonja Ross		11-Aug-2012 03:26
Lovely colours there which we usually miss in our contacts with insects.

Jeanne Newman		11-Aug-2012 02:30
Wow! Great shot, Vern, though it has me wanting to scratch!

Laura Milholland		11-Aug-2012 02:26
Wow, Vern - what a professional shot! This is marvelous. V

Hank Vander Velde		11-Aug-2012 02:17
Nice sharp macro image Vern.

Jean D		11-Aug-2012 00:27
Superb close up image with great detail, Vern. ~V

Kuriacose Joseph		11-Aug-2012 00:03
I cannot believe I am saying this, but this is a beautiful fly!

Marcia Colelli		10-Aug-2012 23:29
Excellent closeup and details V

Steve Thuman		10-Aug-2012 23:12
Very nice job capturing the detail on this guy!

Jay Levin		10-Aug-2012 22:59
Terrific macro shot!

Sam Rua		10-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 Ailetcher		10-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 Voorhis		10-Aug-2012 21:59
Excellent capture, Vern!

JSB PHOTOGRAPHS		10-Aug-2012 21:57
Nice macro!

Guest		10-Aug-2012 21:50
Nice back ground too. Best. J

parrothouse		10-Aug-2012 21:35
Good macro!

Mike H.		10-Aug-2012 21:35
Great close up; nice and sharp!!

Martin Lamoon		10-Aug-2012 21:23
Good shot of the Crane Fly. V

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