Monday, May 31, 2010

Here is an interesting one!!

Update: Thanks for guessing everyone.

This is actually a beetle of the Cerambycidae (Longhorn) family - Orange Coffee Longhorn (Dirphya nigrcornis). It is about 1/2 an inch in body length.
They can be pests in coffee plantations. The antenae are swept back and they lay their eggs in the crack of wood or in dead timber. The larvae feed as it burrows in.

Now what do you think this is? I will insert the name tomorrow..... :)
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36 comments:

  1. DianeMay 31, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    I give up, will have to wait until tomorrow :( Diane

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  2. PhilipMay 31, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    It's a red flying grasshopper :) sorry I have not got a clue :(

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  3. PhilipMay 31, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Oh Yes Spurfowls are different to francolins so my book says anyway :)

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 31, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Joan: I am so surprised you could try to fool us with this one. Why it is the Black Winged Six Toed Redstar. It is quite famous in your area because it has no sting but tastes awful. BTW: They usually only come out in early morning, you must be an early riser.

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  5. GaelynMay 31, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Mike thinks it's a blister beetle and not to eat it.

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  6. tunisianMay 31, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    beautiful blog i like it

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  7. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I can't say I blame you diane!! LOL!! I wold too!! :)

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  8. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Oh my goodness Philip but you are a clever fellow!! LOL!!

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  9. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I am going to have to read up on that Philip but I know them as Francolin. :)

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  10. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    You got it right first time Tom!! I knew I could not fool you with this one and you are right I took this at 4am, just as the sun was coming up. :)

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  11. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I will try Gaelyn but I AM rather hungry!! LOL!! Mike sure knows a lot about our bugs. :)

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  12. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks for visiting and commenting tunisian. Pleased to hear you like it. :)

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  13. JoMay 31, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Aw, I had no clue about the bug, Joan. Glad to have popped over here to say hello. All the best with your project. Blessings and hugs Jo

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  14. ZaneMay 31, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Ummm - still not sure - Francolins - latin name please - still has lovely colours - like the pictures.

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  15. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    It's a cute red bug that loves green leaves. :oD That's about all I got. I can't even make anything up in latin. I see it's already been identified, or I might try harder to make up something almost believable. LOL! Great shots!

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  16. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I am pleased to hear from you Jo. Thanks, I have been working so hard to get this project done but I am nearing the end of the bulk now so am pleased with the progress.

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  17. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    The Francolins we are talking about is his post from yesterday Zane, a picture of the Natal Francolin(Francolinus natalensis):)

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  18. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Dont be fooled by Philip and Tom's answers Krista. They are only fooling around and making up something. :)

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  19. MaryMay 31, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    I won't even guess, but it sure is bright red!

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 31, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    LOL!! It sure is hard to miss this one Mary but I had to chase it for ages in order to get a picture as it kept on flying away. I have to learn to take my net with me.... :)

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  21. Firefly the Travel GuyJune 1, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Very interesting looking bug. Nice colour too.

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  22. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Thanks Jonker. :)

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  23. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJune 1, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Joan: Oh so close to an answer (LOL), I'll have to check out your bug site.

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  24. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    You almost got it Tom. I thought everyone was going to follow your lead and come up wit the answer. :)

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  25. UnknownJune 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I have no idea about the name but you managed to capture it right before it flew away! Fantastic!

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  26. Craig GlennJune 1, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    You have been posting some really AMAZING photos J!

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  27. UnknownJune 1, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    LMAO... I totally got sucked in. Makes me laugh VERY hard because I'm usually the trickster. Hats off. ;o)

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  28. BeckyJune 1, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Here we go again:). I just don't know, but love to play! Looks similar to our "lightening bugs"
    B.

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  29. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks Jose. Just pure luck although I did have to chase it for a while. :)

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  30. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Thanks Craig. WOnderful to hear from you again!!

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  31. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    LOL!! You can never take anything they say seriously Krista and they always make me laugh. :)

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  32. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 1, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    This was a most unusual bug for me Becky.

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  33. myonlyphotoJune 2, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Wow that is unusual bug. Oh my your world of bugs is amazing. I try sometimes, but now the only bug I have to watch is my Matthew, lol. I really have to spend more time looking over my shoulder for him, he likes to wonder away, lol. Excellent images again. Anna :)

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  34. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 2, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    And that is the sweetest littl "bug" of all!! They just grow up so fast don't they?

    Thanks Anna, we do have some pretty interesting ones here.

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  35. Rambling WoodsJune 6, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    colorful little guy....

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  36. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 6, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I agree, very eye-catching. :)

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