BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE QUEEN’S BEETLE

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 I noticed a nice grouping of Queen Anne’s Lace that I wanted to photograph. When I got a little closer I noticed a Common Red Soldier Beetle walking along its surface. They are partial to open-structured flowers.

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  1. walkingoffthechessboard
    August 8, 2022 at 10:38 am

    That beetle has a lot of nerve photobombing those lovely lace images. Then again, maybe the beetle simply thought they were the star of the show. In any case, they co-exist quite well here!

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  2. Book Club Mom
    August 6, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Nice! Looks like that beetle has a lot to grip on there. Do they feed on flower nectar? I’m pretty sure we have these bugs around here.

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  3. Eliza Waters
    August 6, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    Bet he is a happy guy… nice capture, Belinda!

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  4. Bay Photos By Donna
    August 6, 2022 at 8:42 am

    Guarding the Queen’s beautiful lace! 😉

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  5. Anne
    August 6, 2022 at 2:27 am

    Red Soldier Beetle must be marching along 🙂

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  6. John
    August 6, 2022 at 2:27 am

    She blends well

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  7. wordsfromanneli
    August 6, 2022 at 1:20 am

    The creamy white of the Queen Anne’s lace sets off the beetle’s colours, and the contrast between the soft texture of the white and the gloss of the beetle’s coat add to the perfection.

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