Spikey Giraffe Beetle

Thanks Monica. He's minute really - they are hairs on a leaf that he's standing on, so you can get an idea of his size.

Wow! I'll just bet you nobody messes with this guy! Love his armor, that's just plain wicked! Wouldn't want to step on him though, ouch, that would hurt! Great pic Rob, really great! Thanks!...Monica

I think he's from Madagascar Gary - so you should be able to avoid him!!! Thanks.
He's tiny gnt - & probably wouldn't be able to bite you :))) Thanks.
Thanks fileusa - I love finding these macro shots!!

Good picture. How see through its body is. Amazing magnitude

great pic looks like he could bite LOL

Wow! I would NOT want to step on this guy! Yikes! He's a very unusual bug that's for sure! Do you know where he is from? Only want to know so that I never go where he is! L.O.L. Thanks Rob, this one was fun too!...Gary

I'll have to look him up chickie.
Ouch - i'd say pg!! Then maybe - squash!!

LOL

Wonder how it feels if you step on it without shoes?

I wonder why he has Giraffe in his name? No resemblance. Unless he hangs out on them. LOL

He looks a bit like a pin cushion I think!! Thanks chickie.

Wow, what an unusual looking insect.