I saw this fella on the hood of my Jeep a couple of weeks ago. He hung on through my 15 mile commute, he seemed to be there for a couple of days – at least I thought it was the same guy, they all look alike to me.
Then suddenly he was gone. Early last week he (or his twin) was back, clinging to the windshield for dear life – but with new and improved wings.
After posing for a few shots he took off and I followed him up and over the jeep soft top.
At this point he changed directions and came at me.
He jumped onto my hand – which freaked me out a bit so I brushed him onto the ground. Immediately I felt bad, after all I was his ride. I thought I would pick him up an put him back on the Jeep. Bad idea – he made the loudest noise! I ditched him there in the parking lot.
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Great photos. The sharpness of detail is outstanding. I too have seen these insects before. In reality they are quite small.
Thanks! They seemed so calm on my Jeep – much easier to shoot an insect that is relatively still.
LOL
haha! they make noise? What a great story…he looks so alien close up – great picture!
Thanks. I guess they are a part of the general summer chorus in the Ozarks. On their own they are really loud.