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Mar 14, 2018 17:10:37   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Lumix FZ1000 in Macro mode.

I was just snap shooting a few bees when I saw this guy. I was hand holding from only a few inches away & got a quick snapshot before it disappeared behind a leaf. Downloading is recommended.

Yes, I know it's a bit soft--sorry about that.
Yes, I know it's a bit soft--sorry about that....
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Mar 14, 2018 23:43:53   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
It may be a tad soft, Earl, but we can still get a good look at it. I have no idea what it is, but it looks like it's a big cousin to an aunt.

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Mar 15, 2018 00:04:49   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Good shot, Earl. Don't have a clue, but I'd die if it got on me.

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Mar 15, 2018 06:59:13   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
DOOK wrote:
Lumix FZ1000 in Macro mode.

I was just snap shooting a few bees when I saw this guy. I was hand holding from only a few inches away & got a quick snapshot before it disappeared behind a leaf. Downloading is recommended.


Nice shot Earl.

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Mar 15, 2018 08:52:22   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
DOOK wrote:
Lumix FZ1000 in Macro mode.

I was just snap shooting a few bees when I saw this guy. I was hand holding from only a few inches away & got a quick snapshot before it disappeared behind a leaf. Downloading is recommended.


Good quick shot. That bug has little crawly critters on it.

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Mar 15, 2018 08:54:20   #
Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga
 
Looks like a "Wheel" bug... Can't be sure though. Do you have any other images of it?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug

https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2012/12/13/common-assassin-bug-from-australia-2/

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Mar 15, 2018 09:03:38   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
Looks like a "Wheel" bug... Can't be sure though. Do you have any other images of it?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug

https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2012/12/13/common-assassin-bug-from-australia-2/


I just did a bit of Googling myself, Scott--I'm now pretty sure it's an Assassin Bug. Earl.

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Mar 15, 2018 11:56:38   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Ugly little fellow, Earl. Nice capture, though.

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Mar 15, 2018 16:37:48   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Thanks for looking, folks. I appreciate your comments very much.

Earl.

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Mar 15, 2018 17:15:22   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
It looks a nasty bug Earl, good shot of it.

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Mar 15, 2018 17:25:40   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Sylvias wrote:
It looks a nasty bug Earl, good shot of it.


Thanks, Sylvia.

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Mar 16, 2018 03:37:56   #
RE Loc: California
 
Oh my, don't know what it is but it looks scary! LOL!

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Mar 16, 2018 03:40:23   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
RE wrote:
Oh my, don't know what it is but it looks scary! LOL!


Thanks, Rena.

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Mar 16, 2018 18:32:03   #
relbugman Loc: MD/FL/CA/SC
 
I'd go with a juvenile wheel bug, which is one of many species of assassin bugs. Arilus cristatus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug.

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