The giraffe weevil is a weevil endemic to Madagascar. It derives its name from an extended neck much like that of the common giraffe. The giraffe weevil is sexually dimorphic, with the neck of the male typically being 2 to 3 times the length of that of the female. Most of the body is black with distinctive red elytra covering the flying wings. The total body length of the males is just under an inch , among the longest for any attelabid species. The extended neck is an adaptation that assists in.. more
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By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jan 12, 2013. Captured Sep 8, 2012 12:47.
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Great to have macro in a true expedition. It takes a lot more precious time than a 'normal' shot (in my experience:))
Great shot! Posted 12 years ago
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Furthermore, the SB700 speed light, and no tripod. Due to the heavy rain switching a lens was not easy and involved a lot of unpacking whilst trying to keep things dry. I fired many shots in about 2 minutes and then stopped due to the rain. Posted 12 years ago