Does Not Look Like a Hover Fly
May 3, 2015 20:17:33 #
But antenna doesn't look right for a bee.
Not sure what it is but it was annoyed at me for bringing it into the house.
Not sure what it is but it was annoyed at me for bringing it into the house.
Profile and Stinger
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May 3, 2015 21:58:06 #
May 3, 2015 22:52:28 #
tinusbum wrote:
its not but what is it?nice shots
I'm guessing a bee mimic of some sort.
Thanks for the compliment.
May 3, 2015 23:44:20 #
May 4, 2015 01:26:00 #
May 4, 2015 08:20:12 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
Thanks for the thumbs up.:thumbup: That's a strange one! Mimic for sure!
I guess I need to run it by the bug guys.
May 4, 2015 08:20:29 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Interesting to be sure :thumbup:
Thank you very much Bill.
May 4, 2015 08:33:45 #
May 4, 2015 09:23:50 #
Profile and Stinger is my favorite. Nice lighting and colors. Enjoyed them all.
May 4, 2015 09:37:51 #
tinusbum wrote:
Ripiphorus Rex, According to Bug Guide its a beetle.its a beetle bee mimic but i dont know what kind
Who'd a thunk it?
May 4, 2015 09:39:09 #
sford122 wrote:
Thank you very much.Profile and Stinger is my favorite. Nice lighting and colors. Enjoyed them all.
I wonder if the stinger is a fake?
According to bug guide they are calling it Ripiphorus Rex a beetle. Interesting adaptation.
May 4, 2015 10:04:33 #
May 4, 2015 14:52:10 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Nature does provide a means for fake protection sometimes. I know I'd stay clear of it.... fake or not. :lol:I wonder if the stinger is a fake?
According to bug guide they are calling it Ripiphorus Rex a beetle. Interesting adaptation.
According to bug guide they are calling it Ripiphorus Rex a beetle. Interesting adaptation.
May 4, 2015 20:58:44 #
Nice shooting Jim. Annette would be even more annoyed with me if I brought that into the house.
May 4, 2015 23:49:13 #
naturepics43 wrote:
Super series! Looks like you have a rare one. :thumbup:
Thank you very much. I don't know how rare it is but I was fooled. Darn thing wouldn't let go of the flower and even after blinding it, I had to just set it in with other weeds of its choice.
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