I captured this odd looking creature in the water at the edge of the river. It took me a long time to identify it as a Mayfly Nymph, mainly because I didn't realize it was an insect. You may also know it better as a Fish Fly.
Once I discovered it was some sort of nymph, identification became more difficult. Google "nymph" and you'll understand...
Mayflies lay their eggs in water. When the eggs hatch, the nymphs live in the water for up to a year, where they molt 20 to 30 times. During the final molting stage, they already have functional wings. Then they emerge as a cloud of bugs that are a pain for bikers, fishermen, or anyone living or travelling near the water.
The lifespan of the adult is only 30 minutes to one day and their primary purpose is to mate and reproduce. Once they have died off, you often see bridges coated with their dead bodies.
What's the craziest thing you have photographed?
Sure, practice makes perfect but, unless you learn from your mistakes, you are only perfecting your ability to fail.
Interesting creature... We call them lovebugs around here. They are "born" in the final stage without stomachs. As was mentioned above there is only one appetite they want to satisfy. The glue that binds them together makes it almost impossible to remove from the front grill of my car.
Craziest thing? That would be me...
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
chasrich wrote: Interesting creature... We call them lovebugs around here. They are "born" in the final stage without stomachs. As was mentioned above there is only one appetite they want to satisfy. The glue that binds them together makes it almost impossible to remove from the front grill of my car.
Craziest thing? That would be me...
I don't know, you look fairly normal to me...
Major creep factor here...
Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...
One of my ex's but i wouldn't punish you guys with the pics. (she's a model).
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
chasrich wrote: Interesting creature... We call them lovebugs around here. They are "born" in the final stage without stomachs. As was mentioned above there is only one appetite they want to satisfy. The glue that binds them together makes it almost impossible to remove from the front grill of my car.
Craziest thing? That would be me...
I don't know, you look fairly normal to me...
Major creep factor here...
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