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LightHunter
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 08:36
Anybody an idea what this little guy is?

http://homepage.mac.com/ffack1/.Pictures/Animals/4600-Insect.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/ffack1/.Pictures/Animals/4593-Insect.jpg
MrChevy
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 09:04
No, and that is sure a different type of a tail it has sticking out! I like the second photo the best Frederic!
CyberDyneSystems
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 11:06
I do not know the species.. but I would bet it is for sure an early stage of another critter..
SWPhotoImaging
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 20:55
OH MY GOD!! Run for your life!! Do you know what that is????

Just kidding, i don't have a clue either.
CyberDyneSystems
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 21:14
It's the thing from StarTrek that crawls in your ear and then controls your mind! :shock: :shock: :shock:
blacknstormy
5th of June 2004 (Sat), 23:52
very nice shots LightHunter ! I assume the shots were taken in Germany?

As I'm in Australia - the best I can do is say that it an immature true bug, or part of the order Hemiptera. These bugs insert their mouthparts, which are much like a straw - into the plant on which they are feeding and suck up the sap. If I could get a closer look, I could go further in identification, but this will have to do....

They are beautiful shots, of very interesting insects, congratulations
LightHunter
7th of June 2004 (Mon), 11:55
I have sent a mail to some universities. Let's see whether they know.