Grapevine Beetle by Ann Pettigrew

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Grapevine Beetle

Pelidnota punctata

Tuscarora

These beautiful and large beetles are often attracted to our porch light in summer. Their eyes are icy blue and, overall, they are a very handsome beetle. The adults eat mostly grape leaves.

Nikon D80 ,Nikon Micro 60 mm VR

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Patricia Kay		01-Feb-2012 20:57
Wonderful macro of this beauty Ann...BV

larose forest photos		31-Jan-2012 20:22
One of my favourite beetles! I love this delightfully sharp and detailed image. VV

Torben Jorgensen		31-Jan-2012 18:56
Beautiful beetle and shot Ann. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		31-Jan-2012 08:27
Fantastic shot with beautiful shadow!!

Guest		31-Jan-2012 08:20
beautiful capture and light Ann.

Stephanie		31-Jan-2012 08:07
What a gorgeous beetle! I never knew that some beetles have blue eyes! :)

coaster		31-Jan-2012 05:51
That's quite a close up. Great shot.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		31-Jan-2012 01:59
Fantastic macro.

Esa Ervasti		30-Jan-2012 23:41
Impressive shadow effect makes it even more bigger. Fine details!

Hank Vander Velde		30-Jan-2012 23:19
Nice sharp macro image Ann.

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