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15-JUN-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Fifteen-spotted ladybeetle (Anatis labiculata) emerging from pupal case

Found this lady beetle having just emerged from the pupal case which you can see all crumpled under its body. This beetle is very pale. Later, it will turn a dark almost burgundy red, as you can see from other images of the species in this gallery.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/100s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
slhoornstra14-Jan-2011 03:48
I am afraid that I thought they came out of boxes, a super macro, and very interesting to see this process!! BBV
jychamberland14-Jan-2011 02:04
terrific sharp capture!
Linda & Pär Johansson13-Jan-2011 18:59
What an amazing timing you have, so perfect! V+
LynnH13-Jan-2011 18:20
She is taking off her bathrobe and putting on her red dress. She's going dancing! :) V
Tom LeRoy13-Jan-2011 15:44
Magical! This is truly wonderful!V!
globalgadabout13-Jan-2011 15:05
the magic of birth expertly documented...V
Stephanie13-Jan-2011 10:29
Wow!!!! This is truly an amazing capture Christine!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with the world! BV
j>a>e>17 :):):)13-Jan-2011 09:17
brilliant birthday dear lyricALLL lady beeetle beatle happpy heartsinger!!!! :):):):)
Patricia Kay13-Jan-2011 07:21
Wonderful Christine...I agree with Margot...BV
Margot W13-Jan-2011 06:10
Timing is everything and you have the gift.
Ann Pettigrew13-Jan-2011 05:23
Incredible find and shot, Christine! I have never seen this metamorphosis in the act. Well done!
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