Giant Horntail (Urocerus gigas) by praep
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Hi there.
Today something very special...
We cleaned the little pond in our garden and the next day, after a strong rain, I looked on it to control the water. I saw some waves and as I walked closer I saw this really huge insect (about 40mm) in there. She was flushed in the pond by the rain. I took some kitchen tissue to rescue her and set her into a jar to dry the wings and carry her home to take some shots.
Could not set her onto a leaf or something because I was afraid of her escape. ;-)
They are harmless for humans and very impressive to see.
Wish you all a great weekend and nice weather.
Comments (11)
jdehaven
Since it has an Ovipositor, no stinger- so that definately makes handling a bit easier! Quite a humane rescue, although motivated by the ulterior goal of photography! :) hehehe. Nice capture!
zmarek
WOW. Thats really nice and beautiful bug. Super picture - congratulations.
durleybeachbum
I have a dried one of these in my collection...I expect the musueum beetle will have spoiled it by now. A great find!
Darkwish
Gorgeous capture!
DAVER2112
Very cool image! Thanks for sharing it .:)
3x3
lovely macro my friend x
Digitaleagle
Awesome macro love the detail in the wings but great detail through out awesome color and clarity very nicely done!!!
NightGallery
Wow, really cool insect. At 40mm that is BIG! Great capture and good for you to rescue it.
adrie
Cool macro shot my friend, excellent capture.
kasalin
Super macro !!! TOLL !!!! Hugs Karin:)
Richardphotos
very menacing however with the odd tail.outstanding quality shot