Focus Stacked Image of a Beetle
Jan 30, 2021 17:48:42 #
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 18:05:33 #
Jan 30, 2021 18:10:35 #
Jan 30, 2021 18:35:33 #
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.
Another real beauty
Jan 30, 2021 19:25:26 #
Jan 30, 2021 19:26:43 #
UTMike wrote:
Amazing detail, Gary!
Thanks, UTMike. Mark identified it as a Checkered Beetle.
Jan 30, 2021 19:27:58 #
Jan 30, 2021 19:45:00 #
Sorry that I cannot help with the I.D. Another exceptional macro/micro image. Stay safe and keep on sharing.
Jan 30, 2021 20:07:32 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Sorry that I cannot help with the I.D. Another exceptional macro/micro image. Stay safe and keep on sharing.
Thanks ever so much and it has been identified as a "Checkered Beetle".
Jan 31, 2021 00:13:40 #
Jan 31, 2021 06:37:40 #
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.
Fantastic image!!!!Gary
Jan 31, 2021 07:12:49 #
Fascinating detail of the mouthparts! I’m stumped about the tongue-like structure. The upper parts of the mouth are easily ID’d, down to the mandibles. I’m guessing it’s the ‘lower lip’, or labium, extended. Wonder how it functions? Perhaps, as some Checker Beetles (I agree) feed on pollen, the two lobes at the end, possibly called the paraglossae, scoop up pollen and transmit it to the mouth – don’t know. The closely cylindrical beetle, however, might invade boring beetle chambers to feed on the beetle larvae (a common strategy of Checkers, both larvae and adult) – then why the odd ‘tongue’??? Your photos always make me think!
Jan 31, 2021 08:08:18 #
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.
Well done! Focus stacking takes skill--or a D850!
Jan 31, 2021 08:24:15 #
By the way, 'beetles' are always adults, the larvae are usually grubs or somewhat worm-like, or mobile 'mealworm' forms, the pupae nearly always unmoving (a few exceptions) even if they look like a beetle. Only adults have wings (and wing covers - modified top wings).
Jan 31, 2021 10:19:09 #
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