American giant millipede ( Narceus americanus ) by larose forest photos

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29-Aug-2019	Christine Hanrahan

American giant millipede (Narceus americanus)

Appleton, Ont.

While mothing last night (looking for moths!) I saw this millipede clinging to a leaf stem. There were scores of millipedes, some small, some truly gigantic.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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slhoornstra		13-Sep-2019 01:08
Totally unexpected and amazing to see! V

Patricia Kay		01-Sep-2019 11:54
Fabulous capture of this amazing creature Christine...BV

Hank Vander Velde		31-Aug-2019 20:29
Neat but a bit scary-looking image Christine. Another of natures wonders oft passed-by.

Chris		31-Aug-2019 17:38
Straight out of science fiction, how long would you think he (?) was?

Jeff Real		31-Aug-2019 14:01
I really love visiting this world with you! V

Kevin Warren		31-Aug-2019 12:06
Wow, this is a fascinating shot!

Claude Gagnon		31-Aug-2019 12:03
Wow, amazing shot Christine :)) V

pkocinski		31-Aug-2019 11:39
Very cool - I think it's smiling for you :-)

hayl		31-Aug-2019 11:18
That is really up close - excellent photo.

danad		31-Aug-2019 08:03
Amazing capture ! Wow ! I have never seen an image of a millipede so sharp and clear ! Great macro photography ! BV.

John Reynolds LRPS		31-Aug-2019 07:32
Quite a sight!

MarcViskens		31-Aug-2019 07:23
very very nice shot Chritine

John Vass		31-Aug-2019 04:31
Cooool shot! BV

Carl Carbone		31-Aug-2019 02:54
Neat find and super capture!

Liz Bickel		31-Aug-2019 02:33
Wow!!! Super impressive macro. The clarity and detail are amazing. As are the colors and composition.

Nirvan Hope		31-Aug-2019 02:22
This looks huge! And what an angle to capture its head.

Dennis Hoyne		31-Aug-2019 01:18
A fantastic and colorful image! Excellent photo work!

globalgadabout		31-Aug-2019 00:18
a slinky with legs...what a shiny head it has too...your fantastic shot gives it a real presence..

Isabel Cutler		30-Aug-2019 23:40
This is WONDERFUL! V.

bill friedlander		30-Aug-2019 23:14
Wow! Some of it looks like man made tubing. V

Pierre Martin		30-Aug-2019 23:03
splendid capture and picture, never saw one!

janescottcumming		30-Aug-2019 21:33
Wow, that's amazing looking.

Helen Betts		30-Aug-2019 21:28
Yikes, not something I'd want to encounter, but glad you don't mind as it's an excellent closeup. V.

Walter Otto Koenig		30-Aug-2019 21:19
Looks gigantic in this image. A fascinating view of another world. "V"

Jim Coffman		30-Aug-2019 21:16
Wow, that is a little scary!

Kuriacose Joseph		30-Aug-2019 20:59
Great macro!

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