Some Sort of Insect! by stownsend

Some Sort of Insect!

I got a new computer this week and after I had it set up, I decided to have a slide show on it. Now when I walk up to it, there are pictures from yesterday and all the way back to my childhood. This is just one of them that I had to go find because it interested me and I didn't remember it. It was taken in Texas ten years ago. Interesting little guy.
Super capture
September 27th, 2020  
amazing details in your shot. nice to have a new computer. hope you enjoy it!
September 27th, 2020  
I spent some time deciphering your picture. very interesting. fav.
Aren't the slide shows fun. Hans and I both have one. I often ask him to find me a particular picture and yes, he takes the time and finds it, puts it on a stick for me to upload. btw, I am in my eleventh year.
September 27th, 2020  
Excellent image, I think it could be some sort of mosquito. Some species have a similar looking tail end.
September 27th, 2020  
Fabulous close up!
September 27th, 2020  
@ziggy77 Thank you for the FAV!!
September 27th, 2020  
@bruni We have been around for a long time, haven't we? I go away and then come back again. 365 is such a pleasant place to be. And thank you for the FAV!
September 27th, 2020  
@markp I would never have thought, Mosquito, but maybe it is. It might be on it's way out as the tail looks injured. And there are no wings.
September 27th, 2020  
Great close up.
September 27th, 2020  
Hi Suzie, if you look carefully it does still have wings. They are held tight down against the body, you can just see the edge of them. They join the body by the black bits, just in front of that yellow ball. The yellow ball is a balancing organ, one on each side of the body, ( can't remember its proper name), which act like counterbalances to the wings, and helps them be so manoeuvrable. Lots of flying insects have them.
September 27th, 2020  
The detail on this is fantastic! Interesting little creature.
September 27th, 2020  
I looked very closely, it is certainly interesting. I love to photography bugs and still find new ones that I have never seen ( doing this not that long so anything is kinda new). It looks kinda like a robber fly. Good luck with trying to ID this one. Oh, and nice shot :-)
September 27th, 2020  
A great close up with beautiful clear details.
September 27th, 2020  
Weird creature - great detail.
September 27th, 2020  
Never seen this !
September 28th, 2020  
@markp Thank you so much for all of that information! On your word, I tag this a Mosquito!
September 28th, 2020  
@sunnygreenwood Thank you for your comment. I am loving my new computer!
September 28th, 2020  
@dutchothotmailcom Thank you for your comment. Mark Prince thinks it is a Mosquito. I know nothing about insects.
September 28th, 2020  
@ziggy77 @bruni @vickiem @dutchothotmailcom Thank you for your comments and especially your FAV's! So kind of you!
September 28th, 2020  
Great capture
September 28th, 2020  
OMW, never seen such an alien looking one before! Fabulous close up and detils.
September 28th, 2020  
Robber fly aka assassin fly, one of my favorites.
September 28th, 2020  
He sure is interesting looking. Great details. I don't think I've ever seen one of those before.
September 28th, 2020  
Very unusual detail and capture
September 28th, 2020  
Very cool!
September 28th, 2020  
Great shot
September 28th, 2020  
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