A walking Chili Pepper. Wild lookin.

[LightSpeed]

Anybody know what this is? First one I've ever seen.
When I first saw it, I was like......looks like a red pepper.

 

[cgipson1]

I will see what I can find! Cool shot, though! I would call your local agricultural extension service, and speak to their entemologist! Probably can ID it for you in a heartbeat!

 

[Archer]

Cool. I've seen similar species but never that color.

 

[LightSpeed]

Assasin bug.
I have some other images that show the long spike ( his mouth)
I figured he was dangerous by the coloring.
According to sources, he will bite ( or stick that spike in you) and cause pain.

Should be a cool shot once I finish with him in post.

 

[cgipson1]

LS.. how long was this puppy, approximately? Any other shots of it... top, bottom, head, etc?

 

[Thunder_o_b]

Very cool, I've only seen the green ones.

 

[Trever1t]

for a bug (eww) it is very cool, and good shot too

 

[LightSpeed]

LS.. how long was this puppy, approximately? Any other shots of it... top, bottom, head, etc?

Near as I could tell, the body length is a little under a half inch.
Shot him with a 100mm macro and 25mm extension tube...........but not nearly maxed out.
I was backed off pretty good.
I'll see what I can find..........

 

[blackrose89]

Wow! Awesome looking bug and NICE SHOT!!! The composition and focus is really good. The background contrasts nicely and adds to the overall feel IMO.

 

[LightSpeed]

 

[LightSpeed]

 

[LightSpeed]

And of course, It just isn't my style, not to post an image of the subject looking the wrong way.

 

[Dracaena]

It's awesome!

 

[PixelRabbit]

Great shots!
First thing that jumped to mind was "thats a juicy bug!"
Hakuna Matata

 

[LightSpeed]

Well ahh, thank ya, thank ya very much