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09-JUN-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Flower scarab beetle (Trichiotinus affinis) on fleabane

Found this flower scarab beetle in Larose Forest. This species is very common and found on flowers, hence the name of flower scarab. They are a bee mimic.

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Linda & Pär Johansson10-Nov-2012 15:05
Excellent image! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet10-Nov-2012 13:44
Superb macro.
Torben Jorgensen10-Nov-2012 12:56
Interesting Beetle. Excellent capture and I really like the colours too. V
Stephanie10-Nov-2012 11:28
Fascinating! This does remind me of a bumblebee! V
slhoornstra10-Nov-2012 11:01
Very striking shot of this fabulous beetle. BV
Sheila10-Nov-2012 10:11
Oh what an interesting insect! Super close up of him too.
globalgadabout10-Nov-2012 03:52
mesmerizing head and a bushy butt...love that interrupted floral mandala..V
Hank Vander Velde10-Nov-2012 02:17
A beautiful well framed image Christine.
Dan the Man10-Nov-2012 00:31
Bravo!!! This one already have his costume for the next Halloween! :-)
Karen Stuebing09-Nov-2012 23:04
It looks as if it has been painted on its wings. A pretty little beetle. V.
Chris Spracklen09-Nov-2012 22:59
Nicely caught and taken, Christine. *V*
Guest 09-Nov-2012 22:31
Looks like it might braid the petals!
Jim Coffman09-Nov-2012 22:29
Excellent closeup!! Love the detail...
J. Scott Coile09-Nov-2012 22:28
Yes. Bee mimicry is easy to see.
MarcViskens09-Nov-2012 21:10
excellent shot Christine
marc
joseantonio09-Nov-2012 21:08
I agree with Helen. Never before I had looked at a beetle this way...v.
Helen Betts09-Nov-2012 21:02
You're slowly convincing me; even a beetle can look nice ;-). Beautiful capture with excellent detail. V.
Carl H. Johnson09-Nov-2012 21:02
Sharp macro Christine!!!~V~
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