Predatory Mosquito

I never knew there was so many different mosquitos . I also never knew that there were good guys and bad guys.
The predatory mosquito is a non blood sucker and feeds on nectar which I suppose makes him a good guy.
He is large (12mm) and is seen here feeding on the nectar from a Lilly Pilly.

BoB

[Jenfurj]

Either way good or bad, I tend to squash them if they land on me.
Lovely clear photo.

[Leana Niemand]

wow, what an amazing close up!

[Dianne]

Great macro - he still looks menacing.

[Denise Wood]

Never knew there was such a thing as a good mossie :)

[Sam]

Mmmm mosquitos.........good or bad, they are annoying!

[Denis]

Mosquitos and Louie the Fly used to be in the same category. I will try to look for the friendlier Mossies with respect now. Nice shot too.

[Diana]

Great capture! So happy to hear that there are also good guys out there! I don't think we have them in SA

[sally agnew]

Nice closeup and interesting info Poppo :)

[Peter]

Very nice macro detail and composition Terry, its as well they are not as large as they appear on the screen:)

[Merrelyn]

You're really getting a handle on that macro lens Terry, great capture :)

[Taffy]

Your focus on this is amazing! Love all the details in its spindly limbs

[Islandgirl]

Lovely close up and details!

[Rachel]

Great detail caught there Terry. I remember putting up a photo of a mosquito on Matthew, and people were just about calling child services.

[Margaret Pengelly]

Top macro. Your focus is amazing. I am always amazed when people comment they remember the precise mosquito that bit them. I'm constantly swatting them and would find it very hard to precisely identify the one that gave me whatever wog it is being blamed for.

[Ron]

You seem to have quickly adapted to masterful use of the macro lens. Impressive!

[Kerry McCarthy]

Interesting, I never knew some feed on nectar. Great close-up!