Bearded Assassin in the Butterfly Bush by genealogygenie

Bearded Assassin in the Butterfly Bush


People have a fear of the unknown. Insects have different senses than us, different amount of limbs and their body structure is very different. It's hard for us to really relate to them and understand them. ~ Dominic Monaghan

I had another science lesson today trying to identify this insect. The hind section resembled a grasshopper, but it clearly wasn't a grasshopper. I finally learned it is a bearded robber fly, not an insect I want in my garden because it attacks bees. Thanks for your views, comments and favs.
I love/hate these guys...so ugly they are kind of cool, in a freaky way.
September 24th, 2014  
Beautiful!
September 24th, 2014  
Great capture. Fav
September 24th, 2014  
Excellent
September 24th, 2014  
Super capture
September 24th, 2014  
This is a strange one, but beautifully captured by you, has to be a fav. If I had a garden I wouldn't want him there either.
September 24th, 2014  
This is fabulous. Love his eyes
September 25th, 2014  
fabulous capture!
September 25th, 2014  
Just love the eyes on these insects - great close-up.
September 25th, 2014  
Beautiful!!
September 25th, 2014  
Stunning macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
September 25th, 2014  
Fantastic macro. Great detail. FAV.
September 25th, 2014  
great macro ... ugly little thing!
September 25th, 2014  
What big eyes his has--amazing photo!
September 25th, 2014  
Gorgeous macro shot!
September 25th, 2014  
Wonderful macro capture,super detail:-)FAV!!
September 25th, 2014  
Great macro capture, love the eyes. FAV from me.
September 25th, 2014  
Good shot
September 25th, 2014  
Excellent job photographing this beastly-looking thing. His massive eyes are so well in-focus. Shame he's a bee-eater. Bad bug!
September 27th, 2014  
Clear photo and beautiful colors.
September 30th, 2014  
Neat capture and focus Kim. Thanks for letting me know I will do some research too.
November 22nd, 2014  
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