From Steve Gettle

"How Crazy is This?" - Giraffe Weevil - Andasibe, Madagascar

Madagascar is filled with unique and interesting things found no where else on earth. This tiny insect is a giraffe weevil it is about 1.5 inches (4 CM) This one is a male, whose neck is roughly three times longer than a female's. During mating season the males will joust with their necks (much like a giraffe) trying to dislodge their rivals from the vegetation.

Good Luck and Good Light! Steve and Nicole

Image: Giraffe Weevil - Andasibe, Madagascar Nikon Z9, Nikkor 105mm Macro, 1/200th @ f16, ISO 200, Nikon R1 - C1 Macro flash, Image cropped 5% for final composition

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[–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

I don't know why but something about this lil guy is so whimsical. His head is just so far from his body. It's adorable

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