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24-Jun-2020 Christine Hanrahan

Three-lined potato beetle larva (Lema daturaphila)

Rockcliffe Park

The adult of this species is quite spectacular, the larva perhaps less so. However, it is interesting for its habit of piling its frass (insect poop) on its back in an effort to deter predators. This and several others, as well as eggs of the species, were all found on Solanum dulcamara, a wild plant (from Europe) in the potato family.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/100s f/2.8 at 8.8mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time24-Jun-2020 13:24:06
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Doug Cruden27-Jun-2020 09:49
Excellent close-up shot Christine, LOL@Don!!
hayl26-Jun-2020 11:51
However did this defense evolve - your sharp eyes got this neat photo.
Graeme26-Jun-2020 10:33
A superb closeup and a fascinating lava, Christine. V
Blandine Mangin26-Jun-2020 10:15
nice close-up ! v
John Vass26-Jun-2020 03:49
That's pretty gross survival strategy that I am sure works really well. V
Nirvan Hope26-Jun-2020 03:47
Wow - you know the most fascinating facts about so many tiny tiny critters! Plus the ability to see them! And capture great photos.
joseantonio26-Jun-2020 03:32
light is perfect....V
Pierre Martin26-Jun-2020 02:26
wow such a impressive defense, great find and catch!
Glenn D.26-Jun-2020 01:17
Must agree on your assessment of the beetles adult life style over the juveniles practices, but whatever works.
Helen Betts26-Jun-2020 01:16
Interesting phenomenon, well captured. V.
Don Mottershead26-Jun-2020 00:36
Hmm... I suppose if a bear were stalking me I might try that gambit.
Carl Carbone25-Jun-2020 23:47
What a handsome chap! Great find and shot.
Walter Otto Koenig25-Jun-2020 22:18
What an unusual and interesting deterrent. Great find, well photographed. "V"
Hank Vander Velde25-Jun-2020 22:02
Interesting beetle larva well captured Christine.
Claude Gagnon25-Jun-2020 21:57
Great macro...even if I don't find this guy so nice :))
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