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Scorpion King I have never seen this mosquito before, <br />
so I tried a quick macro.<br />
It was a tough one, but I got the stinger right.<br />
I styled it a bit in B&W to emphasize it. France,Geotagged,Panorpa communis,macro,male

Scorpion King

I have never seen this mosquito before,
so I tried a quick macro.
It was a tough one, but I got the stinger right.
I styled it a bit in B&W to emphasize it.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Scorpionfly...I had no idea such a specie existed, thanks for introducing it Ludo! And really cool that you are "live" sharing from your holiday in France :) Posted 13 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Strange flies in france. We can only go online by ipod... Posted 13 years ago

Jeroen

Bull Frog

Who Ludo, and that was on your skin?!
Never sow that kind before, looks scary to me.
By the way, Did you receive my photo's on your mail? Posted 13 years ago

gglaeser

Eagle Owl

Bizarre creature... but great macro, I like the dramatic effect of your processing! Enjoy your holiday, Ludo, and beware of flying scorpios! Posted 13 years ago

Rick Lieder

Lion

Very nice, Ludo. Posted 12 years ago
1. Ludo Sak
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, it was a moment of bravery;) Posted 12 years ago

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The Common scorpionfly

''Panorpa communis'', the common scorpionfly, is a species of scorpionfly native to Western Europe.

Similar species: Scorpionflies And Allies

Species identified by Ludo Sak

By Ludo Sak

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Uploaded May 2, 2012. Captured May 1, 2012 08:49 in 26-64 Rue de la Chapelle, 39130 Doucier, France.

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Canon EOS 60D
f/22.0
1/2s
ISO400
50mm

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