Swamp Thangs

stevehapp

Went down to the swamp this morning and got bitten by the mozzies something chronic..

Luckily I got a couple of reasonable shots before i had to hightail it outa there..
Next time i am taking the Aerogard.

1. Unknown bug, can't ID.. very weird.
edit: Elephant Beetle perhaps. (Thanks Brian)



2. This spider had a three-spiked bum and kept pointing it at me.
Edit: Spiny Spider (Austracantha minax) - thanks geoff..



3. spider



Cheers,
steve

Lord Vetinari

LOvely captures Steve.
#1 is a weevil of some type.
Brian V.

clemensphoto's

Nice shots. #1 reminds me of the movie "The Fly" for some reason.

stevehapp

Thanks Brian, maybe an elephant weevil , after I looked it up..
They sure are exotic critters.

Thanks Clemens, is that the original The Fly movie or the one starring Jeff Goldbum...
I dont think i have seen either, actually.

Thanks for commenting,
cheers,
steve

obecanobe

Nice captures Steve.
It must be the time for the wierd ones to come out I reckon.
That first one is a strange looking thing, although I hate to think of what they say when they look up and see our ugly mugs.
The second is a Spiny Spider (otherwise known as Christmas or Jewel Spider). Check this link out museumvictoria.com.au/spiders/detail.aspx?pid=16.
Cheers

stevehapp

Geoff,

There sure are some bizarro insects coming out of the woodwork.
they sure are interesting, that is for sure..

Thanks for the ID, much appreciated..
Insects are heaps harder to ID than birds, birds are easy.. ha ha..