Scorpion Fly

[crotermund]

This guy was really shy, but I followed him for a little while. He liked to rest in between leaves on plants that made it tough for my flash to reach him properly.

[beetleman]

I remember, every time I see one of these, you do have to follow it just to get a shot. As soon as you get close, they move and go into the underbrush more. Great photo Craig. Also, this is a she The face and the tail on the male are the most interesting features and your first picture shows the head very well.