Long Horn Beetle on Observatory Window
It's unusual to see these critters migrating along in the concrete jungle, where most of its habitat is nonexistent. This appears to be some variety of the Taiwan Long Horn Beetle in obvious silhouette so its identification colors are not visible. But what is it doing here? On the observatory window!
Only one was seen. It made the sudden appearance just days after a rain spell splashed debri, dirt, and mud up on the window. This may be it's afternoon lunch at the highrise, thousands of feet in the air. It was a stubborn little critter, obstinate and not wanting to move, even when coaxed. Moral of the story is keep your windows clean on both sides, closed, and strange beetles will not be invited for a house brunch or privacy invasion peeking through your window or touring through the premises.
This may be an incentive to set up the telescope as a remote outdoor station so there is minimal risk going outside and getting bit by a creature of the day or night.
