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Posted By: eaglem, 11-03-2013, 03:36 PM

think it's from a Cicada


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11-03-2013, 03:47 PM   #2
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I wonder how did it get out of THAT 8)

anyway great shot !
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Gah, Im gonna have to take that macro lens away from you! It seems you either post beautiful flowers of terrifying insects, and Im not sure I can take many more insects
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I wonder how did it get out of THAT 8)

anyway great shot !
I think the back of the casing is split so that's how it got out.

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Gah, Im gonna have to take that macro lens away from you! It seems you either post beautiful flowers of terrifying insects, and Im not sure I can take many more insects
I shall look for Butterflies for you..............................................

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Or maybe a hamster, you know, something soft and fuzzy
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Looks like similar critters we have around here, EM. Wonderfully captured, as always.

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Or maybe a hamster, you know, something soft and fuzzy
Mmmmmm Don't have any Hampsters but a nice soft and fuzzy Jack Russell...............

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Looks like similar critters we have around here, EM. Wonderfully captured, as always.

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It is what you thought. Not hard to spot from such a detailed photo.
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It is what you thought. Not hard to spot from such a detailed photo.
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Very neat capture Em. Reminds me of the fact that lobsters shed their shell and then have to hide from predators until a new one grows.--charliezap
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Nice! It looks like I wasn't the only one out bug hunting this weekend!
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Very neat capture Em. Reminds me of the fact that lobsters shed their shell and then have to hide from predators until a new one grows.--charliezap
Yes I forgot that and you're right.

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Nice! It looks like I wasn't the only one out bug hunting this weekend!
Nearly every second day for me.............................
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