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18-MAY-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Scarab beetle (Dichelonyx)

Found in the Sandhills area of Dunrobin. Note the antennae which appear to be in several parts at the tip. These are called "Lamellate antennae" and are, I think, unique to beetles in the Scarab family.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/640s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso80 hide exif
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Date/Time18-May-2009 12:14:45
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent80
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MarcViskens24-Jan-2011 20:38
what a beauty
lovely shot
Colin Storey19-Jan-2011 21:16
Superb details and shadow. v
Margot W19-Jan-2011 17:17
You get the most wonderful dof.
Nicely done Christine.
Stephanie19-Jan-2011 09:33
Cool!! I guess this is where the name, scarab bracelets, comes from. :) V
Cindi Smith19-Jan-2011 04:05
Incredible detail!!!!!
Hank Vander Velde19-Jan-2011 03:27
Lovely sharp and vivid image Christine.
janescottcumming19-Jan-2011 02:38
Nice sharp image in an excellent composition. Love the shadow on the leaf. ~V~
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