Agree with all the above comments, wonderful take. It is indeed !

Sorry, I'm thick. I need it explaining.

Nice precise pattern where they cross through each other. (if you can bear looking , that is).

They produce the most glorious song! You caught this one bang to rights!

Amazing colours

Or perhaps, "Burrrrrp". I shiver to think how much the thing must have cost! Nice picture with applications ranging from humour to documentary.

It has a great sense of high speed movement even though it's still.

It's super.

Well, it worked ! The detail of the thing's eyes is very good. You don't often get that with shield bugs. Have you tried 'catch in focus' with this sort of problem shot? I find it works but when it suddenly goes off it often makes me jump with surprise! You could also try using an 'empty lens' as a full function extension tube (see my peppercon shot earlier)

I'm not at all surprised at this one gaining PotW. Super shot !