Assassin Bug - Immature nymph - Arilus cristatus photo

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30-JUN-2008	Jack Hoying

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/60s f/25.0 at 105.0mm iso400, Kenko extension tube. Diffused SB800, left and right. full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		18-Jul-2008 02:09
A neat insect.

Ann		09-Jul-2008 08:41
Brilliant capture Jack.

Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo		06-Jul-2008 10:55
Great capture of this interesting and colorful insect!

Clay Swatzell		04-Jul-2008 14:08
Well done.

DB Hans		03-Jul-2008 20:39
Great catch of one of my favorite insects!

fotabug		03-Jul-2008 01:16
Ugh, what a bug!

momad30044		02-Jul-2008 22:44
That's one scary bug! Debbie

bill smith		02-Jul-2008 18:54
Very impressive Jack.

paplvr		02-Jul-2008 17:10
I think I've seen the movie! He gads this would make a good sci-fi movie character. That curled up tail must be a threat to preditors. Good clear catch. Linda S

Scott		02-Jul-2008 12:02
Great capture!!

Guest		02-Jul-2008 07:29
Yikes....great detail and shot of an ugly creature

Ruth Voorhis		02-Jul-2008 03:58
Wow, excellent capture of that little monster!

Barry Ailetcher		02-Jul-2008 03:56
Will it eat you? I would need a 1000 mm Macro to take that

Guest		02-Jul-2008 03:55
Jack, it suits its name. Excellent photo.

Paul Milholland		02-Jul-2008 03:53
It's a lethal-looking little rascal.

Steve Thuman		01-Jul-2008 07:18
That is one very ugly bug!