Edit: Found out from my sister-in-law that this is an adult Mayfly - Ephemeroptera
Strange Bug - Anyone know 'what' this is? I actually captured it last year... you know that slew of photos we've yet to process. lol! Playing around with some blend modes resulted in this:
http://www.inspiringdesigns.net/gallery/2535872/1/138186220/Medium
PAD Date: March 24th, 2007
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The Curious Camel aka gail
on March 26, 2007Very, very cool. So sharp and clean.
A ballet bug :)
sherstone.com
on March 26, 2007Any bug with Ying and Yang for an eye has got to be balanced :)
TomL
on March 26, 2007only the missing tail tip prevents perfection. beautiful shot!!
Mom4squirrels
on March 26, 2007Super shot of the mayfly!!!!! The detail is awesome!
Vandana Raman
on March 26, 2007very nice shot, ID !wonderful details !tip of tail missing :) but no, still very very nice !
amy wilburn
on March 25, 2007Just LOOK at this! I love it. Like the almost monotone look of the whole thing.
Co-Bear Photography ~ Cindy Colbert
on March 25, 2007I just heard back from my sister in law via e-mail who is an absolute water bug expert - LOL! Here's what she wrote:
Wow - awesome photo - and not ver strange at all. It's an adult Mayfly (Ephemeroptera). When fly fisherman are "tying flies" to fish with - this is what they are trying to mimic. The imatures live in the water. I deal mostly with the imatures so I'm not sure what kind of mayfly it is. I do remember something from one of my classes that the dark colored front legs and light collored back legs are a good sign it's a "something". I think it was an Isonychia, but can't remember for sure. Great photo!!
irishmurr
on March 25, 2007Definitely strange! Pretty -- but strange. Wonderful shot of it -- whatever it is!
Thusie
on March 25, 2007Really super! Love the wings
Rick Orrell (52748Ricardo38)
on March 25, 2007Very nice shot! I love the crisp focus on this one!