Ground Beetle..??
Jan 30, 2021 17:46:44 #
This is one of my preserved little beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. I don't know what species it is nor do I know if it is an adult so any help identifying it would be appreciated. It's about 3/8-inch in length.
Jan 30, 2021 18:17:54 #
Could be a checkered beetle. Something like this: https://bugguide.net/node/view/1185213/bgimage The color pattern on the elytra is a bit variable.
Very nice picture!
Very nice picture!
Jan 30, 2021 19:13:26 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Could be a checkered beetle. Something like this: https://bugguide.net/node/view/1185213/bgimage The color pattern on the elytra is a bit variable.
Very nice picture!
Very nice picture!
Thanks, Mark..! I believe that to be exactly what it is. Some may believe that I have a checkered past and now I have a Checkered Beetle.
Jan 30, 2021 22:28:29 #
Very nice photos. I was told some time ago that if it have wings then it is an adult but there may be exceptions
Jan 30, 2021 22:37:20 #
naturepics43 wrote:
Very nice photos. I was told some time ago that if it have wings then it is an adult but there may be exceptions
Thanks for dropping by and for the feedback.
Jan 31, 2021 07:38:06 #
RLSprouse
Loc: Encinitas CA (near Sandy Eggo)
Some may argue that your subjects are far from beautiful, but your photos are things of beauty.
Excellent work!
~ Russ
Excellent work!
~ Russ
Jan 31, 2021 12:44:20 #
RLSprouse wrote:
Some may argue that your subjects are far from beautiful, but your photos are things of beauty.
Excellent work!
~ Russ
Excellent work!
~ Russ
Thanks ever so much. I was looking for something to fill my time after retirement when I found that there was an entire world around me that I could see in new ways and then share it with others here.
Jan 31, 2021 15:38:41 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of my preserved little beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. I don't know what species it is nor do I know if it is an adult so any help identifying it would be appreciated. It's about 3/8-inch in length.
so much detail
Jan 31, 2021 17:25:37 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of my preserved little beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. I don't know what species it is nor do I know if it is an adult so any help identifying it would be appreciated. It's about 3/8-inch in length.
Jan 31, 2021 18:19:41 #
tinusbum wrote:
so much detail
Thanks, Tinusbum. Of course what I do is worlds away from the skills required to take magnified images of live subjects in the field.
Jan 31, 2021 18:20:08 #
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