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28-MAY-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Iris Weevil (Mononychus vulpeculus) on iris

I was wandering along a trail in the heart of Larose Forest yesterday, when it went by a wetland with a few wild iris blooming. Stopping to look at a Hobomok skipper on the iris I then noticed lots of these tiny fat fellows (and gals). The odd colour comes from photographing this insect right down at the base of the iris.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/640s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)30-May-2012 19:38
Impressive work,very well done.Vote
Paolo
Graeme30-May-2012 15:43
This is a superb close up with excellent details and info, Christine.BV
Margot W30-May-2012 14:19
He looks like a little soldier. Hope he leaves some for us to admire.
pascal30-May-2012 11:00
Fantastic, Christine ! Excellent work !
Yvonne30-May-2012 11:00
Wow, fantastic detail Christine! v
Linda & Pär Johansson30-May-2012 05:49
Amazing image, it reminds me of a novel by Franz Kafka! Very good photographed and exposed!V+
joseantonio30-May-2012 04:26
Excellent capture. You have a good eye for this little fellows
Guest 30-May-2012 03:22
Beautiful image, Christine. Time for the creepy crawlers. V
J. Scott Coile30-May-2012 02:24
Splendid.
Carl Carbone30-May-2012 01:14
The lesson here is never stop looking! How wonderful this shot is.
Jean Chiasson30-May-2012 00:37
Terrific image details Christine vote
Guest 29-May-2012 23:08
Amazing all the varieties of life one finds on a simple walking journey...at least You find them
Jim Coffman29-May-2012 22:33
Yikes, never know what you will find! Nice capture..
Karen Stuebing29-May-2012 21:39
Is he eating the iris? He is quite chubby but looks agile. Great capture. V.
Chris29-May-2012 21:24
Is it a type of weevil? He's impressive!
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