Prehistoric by Leeco

Photography • Creatures • posted on Oct 18, 2006

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Nikon 7900 image. A recent posting of mine (Wheelbug) showed a bug that looked somewhat prehistoric but this one does so even more. I included an insert to demonstrate how tiny this little guy really is. I have no idea what species it belongs to but I am glad they aren't dog size lol. Of course I suppose that could be said about lots of (if not all) bug and other insects. The full size shows all the bumps and such to good effect. Update - I did some research and identified this critter as a "Jagged Ambush Bug". It preys on other insects (often much bigger ones than itself). Bee keepers consider it as a pest because of it's appetite and success in hunting bees. It is found throughout the U.S. and southern Canada.

Comments (16)

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Richardphotos

12:10AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

you have a sharp eye to even spot this fella. impressive macro and one ugly bug.

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TallPockets

12:12AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Superb image!!

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gizmo563

12:14AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

fantastic macro!

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Zacko

12:19AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Oh that is just freaky!!!! What an awesome looking bug!!! And so god damn tiny as well. Im glad you embedded that original shot to give it some sense of scale. Very impressive. Have a great one! #:o)

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babuci

12:59AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

LOL ( I like a dog size attitude) I am not fancy bugs, but sure you show us some really interesting species of them,I have to admit I do like these bug shot from you!

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phobos70

1:04AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Excellent macro! Beautiful

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mermaid

1:16AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

It sure does look prehistoric.. I really wonder how you spotted it, cause its so tiny, thanks for the possibility to judge its original size, with the stunning macro

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zulaan

2:28AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Wow !!!!!!!

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MaydaMason

2:57AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

you've found a terrific bug outside! i've seen something like this just imside a "bugs park". what a body!

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Surama

3:14AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Wow........!

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morningglory

6:19AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Fantastic! I don't know how you saw this one either....

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mamabobbijo

6:20AM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Masterful shot! You continue to amaze and delight with these wonderful creatures! Once again, the thumb makes the peek, even more incredible! Thanks for the reassuring inset! LOL! They truly do astound! There is no wonder why early film makers were able to pass off close ups of bugs and lizards as prehistoric behemoths! I would have to say in their case size does matter! Perhaps one of their evolutionary survival mechanisms is to be too tiny to attract notice, and make us feel threatened. Thanks for sharing. BJ

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claudialee

12:03PM | Wed, 18 October 2006

EEEWwwwwww!!! Great shot! You do bugs so well.. I should regret that I don't go out looking for them, but I will gladly leave that up to you. HUGS!!!

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st_fish

12:03PM | Wed, 18 October 2006

Im just as glad you dont get dog-size insects like these... would be grossly scary!!! Stunning compo including the small photo as reference!!! Good job!! 8;-)

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