Astylus atromaculatus (Melyridae), Argentina
The spotted maize beetle Astylus atromaculatus is native to subtropical South America but has spread to warm regions in other parts of the world. In late summer, adults congregate on flowers to mate and feed on pollen.
photo details (all photos): Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens on a Canon EOS 20D
ISO 100, 1/250 sec, f/11-f13, flash diffused through tracing paper
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BOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Bring back Pheidole Friday!
Arrrrrrrr its Friday and Friday Beetle is back .
Åliczne zdjÄcia i ciekawe robaczki , pozdrawiam :)
YES BEETLES
more beetles please, you cannot possibly go wrong with beetles. Roberto is such a philistine.
Beautiful shots of a beautiful beetle!
Is it possible that you can find something similar near San Francisco? The ones there seem a bit greener though...