Blister beetle ( Epicauta ) by larose forest photos


01-JUL-2011	Christine Hanrahan

This is a large and rather attractive blister beetle, here found on vetch (Vicia cracca) in Larose Forest.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/250s f/4.0 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Carol Rollins		06-Aug-2013 00:42
Superb capture, Christine! ~ We do have those here too.

Sam Rua		05-Aug-2013 02:59
Very cool beetles. I wonder how predators know not to mess with this species because of the rather dull markings. There's one species we have out here that really announces its danger:http://www.pbase.com/pegsam/image/97671841

janescottcumming		03-Aug-2013 20:28
He looks very classy, almost like he has a gray morning suit on.

Helen Betts		03-Aug-2013 14:49
I hate to admit it, but he's sort of cute ;-). A superb composition with lovely color and great detail. V.

jychamberland		03-Aug-2013 14:29
fantastic close-up Christine!

Pierre		03-Aug-2013 11:16
Une superbe macro avec des détails à profusion! V

John Reynolds LRPS		02-Aug-2013 21:32
Excellent detail. V.

Karen Stuebing		02-Aug-2013 21:31
Amazing light and detail. V.

J. Scott Coile		02-Aug-2013 21:21
Impressive.

Stephanie		02-Aug-2013 21:07
Fantabulous!!! BV+++

Jim Coffman		02-Aug-2013 20:50
A very detailed capture! Very nice work..

Being Me		02-Aug-2013 20:47
I love the antennae. Such details. More like a work of art than an insect. V

Jean Chiasson		02-Aug-2013 20:45
Another great macro Christine vote

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