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16-MAY-2009

any ideas as to what this bug is?

Canon EOS 50D
1/30s f/6.3 at 60.0mm iso500 full exif

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edwina beaumont19-May-2009 09:42
this is great Bev, I've never seen one, but would very much like to. thanks to Eckhart for the ID
DeMorcan18-May-2009 03:26
I am not sure what he is. but he seems to have an eye on a shutter bug
Cindi Smith18-May-2009 01:54
It's pretty ugly! But a very cool shot!
Eckhart Derschmidt17-May-2009 23:43
It is called hazelnut weevil (Curculio nucum). More information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curculio_nucum
Cheers, Eckhart
J. Scott Coile17-May-2009 22:53
Is that some kind of Mole Cricket? Great macro detail!
Máire Uí Mhaicín17-May-2009 22:11
:) at Phillip! This is a fantastic shot,Bev. You really caught great detail here.
JW17-May-2009 21:52
Jimmy Cricket?!

Fab shot Mrs H!
Steve Sharp17-May-2009 21:35
Dunno what he is, but he's watching you!
Phillip Normanton17-May-2009 21:28
Dunno! Sort of cute though with that big eye - I think he's smiling :o)