Laura ScrimshawBee's Reach<br>
I think this is my first time seeing a bee stand in its hind legs to reach food. It reminded me more of a dog's pose than a bee's! <br>
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📷 Olympus OM-1 <br>
🔭 Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro <br>
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Maikel de Bakkeracro Marvel: The Intriguing Scorpionfly of Kampina<br>
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While exploring the Kampina nature reserve near Oisterwijk, I encountered the fascinating Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis), or "beenschorpioenvlieg" in Dutch. Drawn by its distinctive patterned wings and the male's curved, red-tipped abdomen—resembling a scorpion's tail—I was compelled to capture its unique features. Utilizing my Canon 5D Mark III with the Canon MP-E 65mm 5x macro lens, I managed to photograph this elusive insect, despite its tendency to fly off before I could get close.<br>
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Scorpionflies are harmless insects belonging to the ancient order Mecoptera, dating back over 250 million years. The male's "tail" is actually a pair of claspers used during mating, not a stinger. These insects are scavengers, feeding on dead insects and sometimes stealing prey from spider webs. Their mating rituals are particularly intriguing; males present females with nuptial gifts, such as dead insects or saliva masses, to increase mating success.<br>
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Capturing this image was a rewarding challenge, highlighting the intricate beauty of this often-overlooked insect.<br>
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