A Green Cranefly

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A Green Cranefly

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HAPPY 4th OF JULY USA. This Cranefly was hanging out on my cucumber plant. It looks like he is drinking the sap from the vine and I wonder if he is getting green from that :shock:. Take a look at the first pic, it looks like his abdomen is shrunken in and the bottom part is filling up with "Bug Juice". :oops: I couldn`t get around to the left of the fly to capture more of his feeding because it was early morning and the sun was shining right behind the plant stalk. IMO, I like the way it came out with the backlighting. Early morning Power Drink. Have a safe and Happy 4th (a day off....YEEEESSSSSS)

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Here is a closer look :wink:

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These are some really good shots Doug. :D Most of the craneflies around my area are dark brown or gray and don't really make for good photographs. Both are really good but I like the first one the best. :D
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Beautiful images. I like the backlight.
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