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May 30, 2011 16:31 |  #1

OK, not a quality Macro but I admire the shots here a lot and figured you guys would know.

This guy got my attention as I was heading into my garage.

any ideas?

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May 30, 2011 17:16 |  #2

I would have said an Antlion but i'm not aware the adults can have mandibles like that:confused:


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May 30, 2011 17:22 as a reply to  @ racketman's post |  #3

Adult Dobson Fly.


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May 30, 2011 17:44 |  #4

It's a great shot of an very interesting insect, excellent DOF and sharpness.

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May 30, 2011 18:45 |  #5

Dobson fly it appears to be. thanks. looks scary but I guess not really harmful.


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May 31, 2011 01:04 |  #6

Lovely capture !
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May 31, 2011 08:15 |  #7

tell that to their larvae!

hellgrammite's bite hurts! They are great fishing bait though!

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some as adults can pack a nasty bite too :P

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May 31, 2011 11:26 |  #8

Cool shot. Wow..i'd love to find one of these :)


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