Milkweed beetles ( Tetraopes tetrophthalmus ) by larose forest photos


15-JUL-2012	Christine Hanrahan

These long-horned beetles are pretty common in mid-summer and as their name suggests, are found on milkweed plants, in this case, Asclepias syriaca.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/250s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

wernere01		23-Jul-2012 14:39
Excellent capture. Not sure I´ve seen these here before.

LynnH		21-Jul-2012 00:30
Beautiful details! V

Karen Stuebing		20-Jul-2012 22:01
Yes, I've seen them. Not in this kind of detail though. Pretty beetle on a lovely bloom. V.

Colin Storey		20-Jul-2012 20:10
Fantastic detailed close up. v

Vickie BROWN		20-Jul-2012 18:57
Great find, Christine, I don't think we have the long-horned beetles here, they looks so lovely!

J. Scott Coile		20-Jul-2012 17:37
I feel naughty watching them ;-)

Torben Jorgensen		20-Jul-2012 16:35
Great shot. Beautiful colours and detail. I like the spots on these beetles. V

Industrial Heritage		20-Jul-2012 15:37
Summer love, where are the days.....

globalgadabout		20-Jul-2012 15:19
lovely setting for a romantic encounter..

Guest		20-Jul-2012 15:19
Like red licorice, with dots! So shiny and polished. You are so special, Ms. Christine. Just love ya!

Stephanie		20-Jul-2012 14:33
An interesting, multi-segmented, insect! Great capture Christine! V

joseantonio		20-Jul-2012 14:23
Very nice contrast of colors with those of the flower. V.

teachpeace		20-Jul-2012 14:15
This gallery is starting to have a theme...Summer Lovin'. Nice catch.

Jim Coffman		20-Jul-2012 14:12
Another fine nature closeup!!

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