Just a little cog in a big Machine - 2 by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Feb 10, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image. Here is a 2nd image of a critter I have shown before. This was taken early last Dec. It is a "Wheel Bug". If threatened, it is reported that they can deliver a very painful puncture with that long beak. I have handled them on a number of occasions and apparently I never threatened any because I have avoided any injuries, lol. I have also managed to avoid any injuries to my back during my recent work on my house. I hope to have the 2nd floor insulation, wiring, and sheet rocking, finished within a week or so. I found a good deal on-line for a hand cranked panel hoist that lifts the sheet rock up to 11 feet off the ground. That certainly helped in doing the ceilings without aggravating my back condition. Thanks to those who find the time to comment. Lee

Comments (20)

Richardphotos

10:50PM | Sun, 10 February 2008

they are a wicked looking bug.excellent macro.how's your house going

bpclarke

11:00PM | Sun, 10 February 2008

Such an amazing insect! Love the macro capture to show all the cool details. Excellent shot. Bunny

FCLittle

11:05PM | Sun, 10 February 2008

Great capture!

LadyRembrandt

12:13AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Cool image. Would be perfect for some Sci-fi film.

MrsLubner

12:17AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Lee, you knock me over with this. The details are amazing. I know I see bugs like this all the time but I guess I never REALLY see them. Exciting update on the house! :-)

amlondono

12:40AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

I have never seen one of this , Amazing capture ! Ana

jared99

1:12AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

That is one terrifyingly ugly creature. Excellent photo of it, though.

ledwolorz

1:23AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

WOW.Excellent macro and detail.

mizoli

2:26AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Beautiful macro!

durleybeachbum

2:41AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

A most wonderful design for a creature! I wonder how the wheel bit evolved.

stuart83

3:15AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Now this is one cool looking insect, excellent macro

JeffG7BRJ

3:45AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

I think theres an underground research lab near your place Lee and these little critters keep escaping.lol. Excellent capture, I think this is the King of the Ugly Bugs. Hasn't he got the weirdest face, I wonder if it pierces, what ever it eats and just sucks up through that huge beak? Certainly one of the strangest bugs I have seen. Nice to hear an update on the house Lee, and so glad you got a good deal on the panel hoist, the last thing you want is your back to go. Fantastic work, both bug and house. Bravo!!!!!

Liam.

5:52AM | Mon, 11 February 2008

Very nice!