Marvelous!
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If you had told 14-year-old me that I would like roaches as an adult, I would have found the idea repulsive. Not even laughable. Just repulsive. ⠀
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But it’s true. And I don't just like this roach. It is one of my all-time favorite critter finds — roach or otherwise.⠀
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I believe he's is a Marvelous Forest Roach (Paratropes bilunata), but welcome corrections or confirmation, as always.⠀
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Can you believe this stunner is a roach? ⠀
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When I first saw it from a bit of a distance at La Selva Research Station, I jumped to the conclusion it was a beetle. But when I got closer, I realized it was a roach. And not just any roach. Easily the prettiest roach I’ve bumped into. ⠀
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I may have gotten more than just a little bit excited. 😉 ⠀
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I think the “Marvelous” part of his name is absolutely appropriate. ⠀
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He was about an inch (25 mm) long & his wings & pronotum were very fuzzy with setae (hairs), all of which added to his charm & Marvelousness.⠀
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Costa Rica. Photos taken of wild critters where I find them. No posing, pestering, or baiting, & aiming to leave no trace. Corrections welcome to my critter IDs. Olympus EM1 Mark II, M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro, Fenix Headlamp & Focusing Lights, Godox TT350o Flash. DIY Diffuser. Handheld.