Broad-necked Root Borer by Ann Pettigrew

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July 2011	Ann Pettigrew

Broad-necked Root Borer

Prionus laticollis

Tuscarora
York, PA

This beetle was huge! He landed on my arm which was a bit creepy. Fortunately, he didn't bite me so he lived to see another day. I wouldn't have intentionally hurt it but I may have reacted rather violently if he had decided to take a bite!

Nikon D80 ,Nikon Micro 60 mm VR

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Guest		02-Jan-2014 02:07
Magnificent, V!

Esa Ervasti		30-Jan-2012 23:43
Fantastic well timed shot with wings open. I would have been reacted same way :)

reflectionsofnature		06-Sep-2011 23:03
Great shot! You sure caught it at the right moment. And the teeth on his antennae look sharper than the teeth on my handsaw!!

Sam Rua		20-Aug-2011 16:53
Nice timing and detail, Ann.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		19-Aug-2011 15:21
Very nice details and macro.

hge54		19-Aug-2011 03:37
Nasty looking thing, but very well captured.

larose forest photos		18-Aug-2011 18:42
How fabulous!!! I haven't seen one of these yet. A most impressive beetle. V

Ann Shapiro		18-Aug-2011 12:58
Great shot Ann - I would have had the same reaction - a bit creepy - but a really cool looking bug! V

Hank Vander Velde		18-Aug-2011 11:57
Sorry Ann, I must have had Christine on my mind.

Hank Vander Velde		18-Aug-2011 11:54
Nice sharp macro image Christine.

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