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Chrysopilus thoracicus
Beautiful guy, one of the biggest insects I've seen throughout my macro work. Not even sure were to start on the species.
Ha! That's because he's on your side of the planet :) Yours is the male btw. If you check my link you can see how different the female is.
And to you as well Mark! Seems Jared was a little faster, but I'm very grateful for your efforts!
Many thanks Jared! Even after a few years of an intense macro hobby, it seems nature never fails to surprise me. Never seen such a creature before!