Not a bug I wish to meet

Update: this is a giant water bug, also known as a "toe biter". It's about 2 inches long. Apparently their bites deliver a wallop, but are "not medically important," by which I am given to understand that you wouldn't die, just experience pain.

[Linda Plummer]

That looks like a stink bug. UGH... Nice close up though.

[Maggiemae]

It looks like it doesn't move very fast and is dragging that big shell of a back around!

[Denise Wood]

A cockroach??

[Jasper]

Looks like quite a character. Makes me wonder who he was in a previous life. Haha.

[Joyce]

Looks quite fearsome but a great shot

[Francoise]

@lindamp5 @gilbertwood giant water bug

[Sue Robinson]

Great shot glad we don't have any of these!!

[Sally Ings]

Great details

[william wooderson]

Before it scuttled off!

[gloria jones]

Neat close up, details

[katy]

EWww! Bug shot generally don't bother me but this one looks just nasty. Fabulous detail though.

[Rita]

great close up. don't fancy the bite though

[Jay Butterfield]

We're paired for get-pushed challenge this week. You have nice very nice shots in your portfolio -- many very nice set shots and portraits -- for you challenge this week try something that captures motion or speed. Good luck!

[Peter Dulis]

nice capture ...

[Hope D Jennings]

He is a beauty!

[Walks @ 7]

I would respect this guy anytime, and place. Are they local to your area? Great shot!!

[Wendy]

This is the same water bug that goes into my water troughs! I got a totally different view ... check out
http://365project.org/farmreporter/365/2016-05-25
You probably saw this already anyway!

[Adi]

wow