I’m learning that it can be easier to take photographs of insects than to identify them! After looking through two insect guides I believe these insects are either soldier or flower beetles but then again who knows?! (If anyone can tell me I’d certainly appreciate it.) I took these shots at a nearby wildlife garden that we had visited the week before. The vegetation that grows here is beautiful on its own but it also attracts a good number of insects. In addition to butterflies and milkweed beetles, I came across these beetles. The hot weather makes them run around like crazy and the temperature that day was soaring. It’s difficult to get such small moving objects in focus and I was pleased with the results.
August 6, 2016 at 10:04 am
Great photos. I know how tricky these critters can be to shoot.
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August 6, 2016 at 2:01 pm
That they are. I’m glad you like the shots.
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August 1, 2016 at 2:29 pm
It seems this Rhagonycha fulva lives all over the world. Nice subjects to practice on. You did very well.
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August 1, 2016 at 3:16 pm
Thank you.
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July 31, 2016 at 4:25 pm
Nice shots, Belinda. Love your title! 😉
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July 31, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Thank you Eliza!
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July 31, 2016 at 8:27 am
Haha, I have had similar issues, Identifying some of these little ones are a tough job. Nice photos.
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July 31, 2016 at 9:34 am
It sure can be challenging! I’m glad you like the photos.
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July 31, 2016 at 10:13 am
Oh yes!! You are one of my muses!!
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July 31, 2016 at 1:09 pm
Thank you😊
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July 30, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Great shot!
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July 30, 2016 at 9:51 pm
Thanks very much!
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July 30, 2016 at 4:26 pm
there MUST be an app that would tell you if you took a photo of the bug. I have an app about plants. 🙂
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July 30, 2016 at 5:42 pm
I’ll have to look into it.
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July 30, 2016 at 8:21 am
The prickly stem with the bug on it is such a good combo!
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July 30, 2016 at 9:43 am
Thank you!
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July 30, 2016 at 7:55 am
What I love most is the prickly looking “hair” on the stem!
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July 30, 2016 at 8:13 am
Thanks, I was pleased with that too.
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July 30, 2016 at 4:57 am
What an interesting colour for a beetle! You did well getting it to sit still long enough for a picture.
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July 30, 2016 at 8:04 am
Thank you Anneli. Using a flash certainly helps.
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July 30, 2016 at 10:28 am
I wouldn’t have thought it. I need to go for some photography lessons!
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July 30, 2016 at 2:31 pm
The flash helps stops motion which can come in very handy.
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July 30, 2016 at 4:56 am
Beautiful pictures. I think they may be soldier beetles, but I am not absolutely sure either.
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July 30, 2016 at 8:03 am
Thank you. Soldier beetles seem to be winning the pool!
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July 30, 2016 at 3:51 am
Great photos Belinda, these fellows look like the one’s we have here in Ireland.
The look like what we would know has the common Red Solider beetle. (Rhagonycha fulva) . Also called leather wings due to the texture of their wings. Not sure if that helps, enjoy your weekend.
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July 30, 2016 at 8:01 am
Thank you George. And thanks for your help in identifying them!
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