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27-MAY-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Blister beetle (Lytta sayi)

Reveler Conservation Area

A beautiful large blister beetle that shines green in sunlight. I saw about 100 of these feeding on the flowers of chokecherry. A couple of hours later when I returned, they were all gone apart from one.

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Buz Kiefer28-May-2016 15:37
Excellent detail. Nice highlights and a good activity shot. Vote.
Carl Carbone28-May-2016 14:32
Great macro!
Hank Vander Velde28-May-2016 12:29
Super macro image Christine.
Nirvan Hope28-May-2016 05:06
I wonder if the flowers feel overwhelmed by such a large beetle! Great close up.
joseantonio28-May-2016 04:24
great and lovely details.V
Allan Jay28-May-2016 02:52
Excellent clarity and macro work,
Christine.
Jeff Real28-May-2016 00:28
This is a remarkable image.
i am in awe!
~V~
globalgadabout27-May-2016 23:52
it certainly is embracing the floral feast...excellent and sympathetic image..
Pierre Martin27-May-2016 23:21
superb shot, very sharp!
Don27-May-2016 22:16
A striking beetle with its red legs and beaded antennae; excellent macro.
Helen Betts27-May-2016 21:54
What a superb macro of this beetle. It looks like it is devouring that bud! V.
Jim Coffman27-May-2016 20:57
Wow, that think looks the size of a bird! Nice capture, Christine!
bill friedlander27-May-2016 20:53
Super shot of the hungry beetle. Interesting how it holds its food. V
Chris Morton27-May-2016 20:28
a great piece of macro work
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