Just Another Wingnut by heartnsoul
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Description
Yes folks this is a real insect. His/her wingspan is approx 5inches wide. The body is about 3 inches. Not something I would want flying in my hair or landing on my arm. I was at the Franklin Mines in Franklin NJ....which btw has the most (28)minerals and ore and gems mined in one area in the country. The owner and his wife had an eclectic taste in things they collected. Insects were one of them. Native American artifacts (having one of the largest collections of arrowheads) Unfortunately, the curator we had didn't know what the name of this insect was as it was his very first tour. Inside this case were some now extinct butterflys and scarabs and some other huge bugs to which he didn't know the name of. LOL..
Kinda looks like a peanut with wings doesn't it?
Comments (21)
Mondwin
Original and curious insect...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Liam.
Never seen anything like this before. Great image
Kyms_Cave
You are so right, what an unusual insect..never seen anything like it before, thanks for showing it...oh! great photo and info as well...
ralph49
This is one fo the strangest bugs I've ever seen...a wonderful & historic capture
busi2ness
This is so exotic to my knowledge! Excellent capture, I am definitely googling now.
GBCalls
Very different. well done
hotracer2
Interesting insect, well captured:):):)
evielouise
That's the first thing I said what in the heck is that?? you did a great presentation of it all and thanks for the info on it it's all wonderful my friend:5 + talk to you soon but leaving saturday for a week ttfn hugs )))
Silkylady
This is unusual, funny and unique Michelle. An outstanding capture. This turned out great. Wonderfully written. Nice clarity and depth. The lighting is perfect. You did a great job. Truly cracks me up. Really farout image. Huggs... Silkylady...
DennisReed
My 1st responce was, "What in the world?". Unbelievable creature! Bravo Michelle!
davidoblad
I expect it to start singing "Feed me Seymore". That is one heck of a face...lol. Was this fellow still alive or just on display in a case? We had flying roaches in Vietnam that were bigger than sparrows.. very loud when flying and very scary to have land on you. Weighed greater than a golf ball or two. Anyway, cool photo Michelle. Bravo and hugs from Dave :^)
durleybeachbum
Truly extraordinary!
Leeco
What a coll bug. I was so fascinated by it, that I did some googling and found out what it is. Turns out it is a Lanternfly and most probably it is Fulgoria laternaria - The Peanut-headed lanternfly . It is also known as a alligator-headed lanternfly. . Lanternflies are "True Bugs". It is found in Central and South America. The "nose" in front is hollow and it is entirely harmless. Just thought you might be interested. Thanks for sharing. Lee
heartnsoul
Hey Leeco!! Thanks so much for sharing! I didn't even know where to begin to google. But it is a really cool bug. Michelle
carinatiefenthaler
Weird creature :) Excellent macro!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful photography.Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars**Thanks you very much for you comments. Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say,I´ speak Spanish.
jocko500
that the name of it "Peanuts" lol cool shot
katy555
Superb capture, detail work, lighting...
magnus073
Peanut with wings is a good description Michelle and I have never seen one even close to this. Excellent photo
Blush
It looks like it has an alligator face grin Odd to say the least...I have never saw an insect like this one before until now Great capture sis Hugs Susan~
PD154
ROFL!!!...My first thought was a peanut, great closeup, sounds like a big bugger, in the UK our largest insect is a Hawk Moth, and the second is a stag beetle...excellent work!...and I just noticed Joan Rivers is on the TV so I am outa here :)