A Mixed Bag

obecanobeobecanobe Registered Users Posts: 278 Major grins
edited December 15, 2008 in Holy Macro
#1 - Bull Ant

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#2 Robber Fly

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#3 - Praying Mantis

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#4 - ?

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Thanks for looking. Any comments appreciated.
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  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2008
    Hi Geoff, love #1 although I think it is posted in the wrong section - that's the actual size of those beasties in my back yard !! rolleyes1.gif
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2008
    wonderful series Geoff :)

    Suspect #4 is a slightly strange leaf hopper
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  • A.l.iA.l.i Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited December 14, 2008
    amazing shots
    I like it all
    4# it's Larva of leaf hopper
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  • obecanobeobecanobe Registered Users Posts: 278 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2008
    Thanks folks for your comments.
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  • stevehappstevehapp Registered Users Posts: 635 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2008
    good ones, geoff,

    i am liking 1 and 3 the best..

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2008
    obecanobe wrote:
    #1 - Bull Ant
    #2 Robber Fly
    #3 - Praying Mantis
    #4 - ?

    Thanks for looking. Any comments appreciated.

    Geoff I like your Bull Ant... you ever been bitten by one of those?
    That fella looks like he's been in a bit of a fight as part of his front jaw is broken on the tip.

    They look quite intimidating compared to the little tiny black ants we get.

    Great Series Obecanobe thumb.gif ... Skippy :D
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  • obecanobeobecanobe Registered Users Posts: 278 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2008
    Thanks Steve, Skippy.
    I did cop a bite from one a couple of weeks ago. I had a big red section of leg almost the size of a tennis ball that lasted for 3 or 4 days. They pack a fair old punch.
    You need to be careful when trying to get a shot off because they are so protective and aggressive. I actually lure it to where I want him to be by getting him to chase my finger. He'll get me one of these days and it'll serve me right.
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