
Came across this fellow on a telephone pole while out strolling about in Moorepark. Actually I went strolling to take photos of kangaroos that were standing picturesquely in a field. I may or may not end up posting those photos, but they weren't as photo worthy as this crazy bastard I noticed on the way home.
It looks like a giant tick!!!! Does anyone have any idea what it is???
And then just a little further on a came across another very large --though substantially less scary looking-- insect (apparently deceased).

Look at the siiize of it! It's like sputnik!
Also I have filthy farmer hands. d: