Wheel Bug nymph

I wasn't sure what kind of nymph this was, until I got it on the computer. I saw the big, scary beak and I knew it was a Wheel Bug nymph. They are almost cute at this stage. The mature ones are a litttle homely. :0)

[Kayla]

great close up!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[karenann]

He is cute! Great capture ...love the clarity!

[Jennifer C]

wonderful faved x

[❀ Lynn]

Never heard of such a one! Wonderful capture!

[Tara]

Great macro!

[Rick Schies]

A nice surprise.

[Milanie]

I think we posted the same bug today - I'm so glad to know what it is! I couldn't find it in the insect book but glad you found it on the computer. Unusual little guys!

[Ron White]

Carolyn, excellent Macro. How nice of the Wheel Bug to don the red for you. Love the composition also.

[janet gregory]

I don't think I've ever seen one of these before. That's a long beak!

[Yvonne]

Another great shot--wonderful focus and detail.

[Paul Myers]

Great close up.

[richard saffold]

i remember your wheel bug shot. much cuter.

[Kimmi]

Great closeup

[Pam Womack]

this looks like it should be a Disney or Pixar character! great detail

[Terry]

never seen one, but a great close up

[Tony]

Beautiful macro, interesting insect

[Dawn Wilson]

Interesting bug! Great find

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Superb macro!

[Dione Giorgio]

Marvellous macro shot.

[carol white]

Wonderful macro shot!!

[Claire]

I think it is only me who went ick when I saw your shot! Sorry:0) Lovely macro and that but wouldn't want to meet one of these - ick

[Anita Hoyle]

Another great shot.I don't know how you keep them coming! You never have a grey day!!!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I forgot to fav this! Fav!

[bernadette mcelligott]

wow amazing closeup of a weird bug,

[Nancy Ruder]

Cool. I've seen the grown-ups, and they look pretty industrial.

[Carolyn White]

@collagemama I'm very careful around the grown ones, after I read their bite can hurt for months afterward!!!

[Nancy Ruder]

@cjwhite Good to know!

[Lisa]

oh my goodness, so interesting! Great shot.

[bernadette mcelligott]

I am way behind and have just been looking at your shots, Can i just fave your albums??? they are all so wonderful.

[Carolyn White]

@cookie123 Thank you! You are so sweet! :0)