Stinky Predator by cjwhite

Stinky Predator

I found a new insect today. When I first saw it, I thought Milkweed Bug, because of its coloring. When I got a closer look, I knew it was something entirely different! It had another insect eating it.

I found out it's a Predatory Stink Bug. It's the most colorful stink bug I've ever seen!

I'm posting another pic of it in my second album. It's a better perspective, but the lighting was too bright. It reminds me of Halloween. :0)

Thank you for your comments and faves on yesterday's Cuckoo Bee! :0) I'm still getting ready for our family gathering on Sunday, so I won't be able to look at your pics. I will catch up tomorrow night . :0)

Other pic http://365project.org/cjwhite/my-little-world/2011-10-15
Fabulous shot!
October 16th, 2011  
Nice Macro shot Carolyn, only the strong survive.
October 16th, 2011  
Fascinating....and creeeepy
October 16th, 2011  
Whoa! I literally said that out loud when I saw this photo! Going to go check out the other album now...and yes, he does look rather Halloween-like!
October 16th, 2011  
This makes me feel better. I thought the insect was the milkweed beetle common to my yard and I was a bit shocked by its predatory nature. Both shots have great detail!
October 16th, 2011  
Great close-up detail, and they do have a nasty odor,
October 16th, 2011  
Great capture by both of you.
October 16th, 2011  
Great Detail and a beautiful Photo!
October 16th, 2011  
yyyyyyyyyyyiiiiiiikkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss - creepy - great shot
October 16th, 2011  
Insect investigative reporting at its finest.
October 16th, 2011  
love his colourings - great capture
October 16th, 2011  
a bug eat bug world!
October 16th, 2011  
Another exceptional shot!!
October 16th, 2011  
Wow, never seen one before!
October 16th, 2011  
Oh my this is a wonderful capture Carolyn..... never seen either of these insects....♥
October 16th, 2011  
Nice "action" shot....great!
October 17th, 2011  
Cool shot. Love the action and the orange colour is great.
October 17th, 2011  
Amazing macro!!
October 17th, 2011  
The colours are really pretty--nice capture of this guy
October 18th, 2011  
Great capture!
October 18th, 2011  
Even a atrocity can be pic greatly, Great catch and focus, beautiful colours
Thank you for fav my pic. You make my day
October 18th, 2011  
Great close-up, amazing colours and detail!
October 20th, 2011  
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