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Apr 17, 2012 05:46 |  #1

First time I find a beetle of the genus Acanthocinus, characterized by their long horns which can reach 5 times the length of the body. I guess the picture I show is that of a female.

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Apr 17, 2012 06:45 |  #2

Wonderful shot! Look at those "horns"!!!


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Apr 17, 2012 09:19 |  #3

wow, great shot, really like how it looks like it's hanging on for life




  
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Apr 17, 2012 09:22 |  #4

That is awesome. Great job with the lighting.


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Apr 17, 2012 10:46 |  #5

very nice capture... also the composition is good!

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Apr 17, 2012 15:32 |  #6

Wonderful capture.


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Apr 17, 2012 16:13 |  #7

certainly lives up to its name, good light quality.


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Apr 17, 2012 17:18 |  #8

very impressive . only ever seen 1 longhorn beetle over here . wasnt nearly as impressive as this guy though


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Apr 18, 2012 01:15 |  #9

Lovely capture- like the light
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Apr 18, 2012 02:42 |  #10

Terrific image of an extraordinary creature. :)


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Apr 18, 2012 06:11 |  #11

Nice shot.


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