Peanut-headed Bug / Costa Rica


Posted by Jeff Munoz on Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:42 pm

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An "estrange" looking insect "[font=sans-serif]Fulgora laternaria"[/font]  also called Machaca en español has a very interesting legend, it suppose that if it bites you you have 24 hours to have sex, otherwise you will die... Obviously it is not true but many has follow that legend... The insect has no stinger and it belongs to the Hemiptera order.

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by Leighayres on Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:10 pm
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Nice looking bug! Good detail and interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
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by Jeff Munoz on Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:44 pm
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Leighayres wrote:Nice looking bug!  Good detail and interesting story.  Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Leigh, insects are just amazing and this one is one of my favorite!!! Have a great evening and greetings from Costa Rica.
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by Tom Whelan on Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:08 pm
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What a curious bug - and a fine image.
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by Jeff Munoz on Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:27 pm
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Tom Whelan wrote:What a curious bug - and a fine image.
Thanks so much Tom, have a great end of the weekend!
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by Swissblad on Sun Jun 19, 2016 4:59 am
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Interesting insect and story..... ;)
 

by Jeff Munoz on Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:18 pm
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Swissblad wrote:Interesting insect and story..... ;)
Thanks Swissblad, some people will do anything for sex I guess, hahaha. Kind regards from Costa Rica.
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:33 am
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Hi

A smashing shot of a cool looking chap - reminds me of an octopus - and regarding that fanciful story, well best send one over here to bite me lol

Thanks for the treat of the day

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:08 pm
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That is one crazy bug Jeff!  Amazing detail! 

As for your story.......if one bit me, I would bite it right back - and then it would have to go find a mate pretty quick!    :mrgreen:
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by Jeff Munoz on Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:29 pm
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Matthew Pugh wrote:Hi

A smashing shot of a cool looking chap - reminds me of an octopus - and regarding that fanciful story, well best send one over here to bite me lol

Thanks for the treat of the day

All the best
Matthew
A dozen are on your way Matthew, hahaha. Have a good evening my friend, greetings from Costa Rica!
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by stevenmajor on Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:23 am
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I've noticed the Editors Picks have really gone down hill lately, lowering the integrity and value of this site.
Anyone else notice?
What editors chose this image and why?
 

by Jeff Munoz on Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:24 am
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stevenmajor wrote:I've noticed the Editors Picks have really gone down hill lately, lowering the integrity and value of this site.
Anyone else notice?
What editors chose this image and why?
:wink: :wink: :wink:
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