July 2013 Photo Challenge: Bug Off!!

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Or who calls them waterstriders or waterspiders?

Kelly great how you captured the water dipping where their feet touch.
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Dragonfly of some kind

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That's great, Loren! I love how they grab onto the top of sticks like that! I caught this guy doing the same. Wonder where his other 2 legs are. Tucked up along his body I guess?
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Red Milkweed Beetles (making more red milkweed beetles)
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Nice shots, too. That's one thing about dragonflies, they usually find a place to perch while hunting, then return to it a few times before moving on. I happened to notice that guy landing on that stick a few times and got out the macro.
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I decided to go a tad artsy on this one just for fun . . .
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Very impressive. I don't have the patience for dragonflies, so i enjoy seeing what other people can capture.
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A Giant Swallowtail. I think it's the first time I've seen one. Or maybe it's just the first time I've seen one and cared. :shrug:

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Kelly, what lens are you using for the last few shots? Is it a 300 or 400 prime?
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