June Bug Beetle
Jul 23, 2023 19:04:59 #
I noticed a June bug beetle crawling in the grass as I was waiting for the puppy to "do its business" so I brought the June bug beetle in for a focused stacking session using a 5X magnification microscope objective as the optic for the camera. The June bug beetle now resides in my collection with my other insects where it will wait for future sessions.
Jul 23, 2023 19:12:33 #
Jul 23, 2023 19:14:13 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I noticed a June bug beetle crawling in the grass as I was waiting for the puppy to "do its business" so I brought the June bug beetle in for a focused stacking session using a 5X magnification microscope objective as the optic for the camera. The June bug beetle now resides in my collection with my other insects where it will wait for future sessions.
Jul 23, 2023 19:59:06 #
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Jul 23, 2023 23:43:09 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding once again.
Thanks, Kpmac. At times I post in both the Photo Gallery and the True Macro forum for there are some that do not frequent both.
Jul 24, 2023 06:03:50 #
Once when I was at a campsite one of these crashed through the campervan window and flew about randomly. It was the first I had seen and it was a bit unsettling for a moment. I understand they are harmless except to trees and crops so I don't want them in my garden - but they are awe inspiring - good image of course.
Jul 24, 2023 06:06:04 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I noticed a June bug beetle crawling in the grass as I was waiting for the puppy to "do its business" so I brought the June bug beetle in for a focused stacking session using a 5X magnification microscope objective as the optic for the camera. The June bug beetle now resides in my collection with my other insects where it will wait for future sessions.
Jul 24, 2023 06:48:59 #
June bugs were great to play with when I was young. But we did not see them so close up... ugh~!
Jul 24, 2023 09:04:27 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Once when I was at a campsite one of these crashed through the campervan window and flew about randomly. It was the first I had seen and it was a bit unsettling for a moment. I understand they are harmless except to trees and crops so I don't want them in my garden - but they are awe inspiring - good image of course.
Thanks, Brenda. The larvae are far more destructive and longer lived than the adults. They munch away at the roots of plants as they lay on their backs. Although they are an environmental terrorist, the larvae make good fish bait.
Jul 24, 2023 09:04:57 #
Jul 24, 2023 09:06:15 #
dpullum wrote:
June bugs were great to play with when I was young. But we did not see them so close up... ugh~!
Thanks, Dupllum. I find it to be quite strange that Mother Nature can produce so much beauty and then...there are creatures like this.
Jul 24, 2023 09:07:14 #
Thank you for an absolutely beautifully sharp photo. My first thought was, Awww, look at that cute little face.
Dennis
Dennis
Jul 24, 2023 09:11:01 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Thank you for an absolutely beautifully sharp photo. My first thought was, Awww, look at that cute little face.
Dennis
Dennis
Dennis, Their larvae live underground eating away at the roots of plants and lawns. When you find them, they make great fish bait.
Jul 24, 2023 09:14:14 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Dennis, Their larvae live underground eating away at the roots of plants and lawns. When you find them, they make great fish bait.
Sounds great. Thanks.
Dennis
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