~~My Great Grandpa Was A LadyBug??!?!~~ by maggiemai

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 23, 2005

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Description

The Grapevine Beetle is a striking, moderately large beetle with feathery antennae. This fellow was about 1 inch in size. It is found throughout the eastern US. This was the first one I've ever noticed and it's all because Renderosity and digital photography has opened my eyes! 8-) It's always a thrill to find a large beetle along the path, right? You know the feeling? Well... this one was found flying around in my den last night! EEEKS!!! The spotted grapevine beetle is a member of the 'Scarab' beetle family. It resembles a light tan Junebug. It has 6 small black dots on the wing covers. The adults feed on grape foliage but are not a significant pest. The larvae are huge white grubs that live in well-rotted stumps and logs. Adult beetles found on grapevines need only be handpicked and discarded. They are often attracted to outside lights in the evening and I guess this one decided to invite himself in. hehe :-) This photo was taken with my Pentax Optio MX4 and Mr. Beetle was shoooed out of my house, unharmed, after I finished clicking several shots of him. Hope you enjoy! Thank you all so very much for your kind comments and advice. :-) This is the best group of folks!! Have a great weekend. (((hugs))) ~*~maggie~*~

Comments (23)

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Richardphotos

11:05PM | Sat, 23 July 2005

very beautiful beetle! excellent macro and I am impressed-V

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nongo

11:09PM | Sat, 23 July 2005

Wow, he just wanted to come in for a visit and maybe a cup of tea???? LOL!!! Instead you reached for your camera and the rest is history, he becomes a model!!! LOL!!! excellent image and informative info too!!!! cool...... ;)

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wile1

11:52PM | Sat, 23 July 2005

Oh wow nice pic maggie! BTW those beetles have been very plentiful this summer. I've had tons of them coming in my house. I think its because its been exremely dry and hot outside and inside they can find water condensation on pipes etc. Thats probably why they are coming in so much. I haven't seen as many since we finally got some rain. Love the photography maggie awesome work!

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Zacko

11:53PM | Sat, 23 July 2005

"Mr Beetle"..LMAO!!! So youre basically saying that no beetles were harmed in the production of this macro huh? But whatever happened to its left rear leg, lol. I totally hear ya, i never really appriciated bugs untill i started getting up close and personal with them with my lens. Then i discovered that so many of them really are cool looking. And that is one big beetle indeed. Excellent macro and presentation. Have a swell sunday #:O)

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maggiemai

12:07AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

LOL...That is right Andreas!! Hmmm...as far as his legs on the left. I don't know why none of them show at all in this pic but that's the way it came out! Honest!! lol I even have more pics to prove he had the same number when he left as what he came in with...hehehe Thanks so much for the laugh and thank you all for your kind comments! LOL @ nongo too! :-)

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jocko500

1:11AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

real cool looking

WonderfulCreation

1:23AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Wonderful macro of this beautifull bug (though scary once it gets te close.. lol )

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ppetersen

3:28AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Wondering if great grandpa was a scarab in ancient egypt... LOL. That was great Mags and this is a phenominal shot. You are so great with macros I am in awe!!!!!

jared99

3:29AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Great shot! And those are definitely some whacky antennae!

cynlee

4:23AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

he's a sweetie! has hearts on his antennae!!! a fine shot & cool frame ;]

Pierre59

4:41AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Excellentes macro et prentation, bravo Maggie !!! V

cloughie

8:09AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Ace picture and the postwork suits it to a tee!!!!

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jcv2

9:13AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Great to see the effects of RR on you! Whew! And this is fantastic work, very beautiful!

donvino

11:08AM | Sun, 24 July 2005

So beautiful... an excellently detailed shot and beautifully framed too!!!

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Enmos

12:25PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Awesome macro work here Maggie, love that title as well LOL !! Superb !! :o)

Tedz

1:28PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Another from the Family Album....very good Macro!

PhotoSmith

1:45PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

An excellent macro, and I loved the commentary! Well done! Really creative with the frame too.

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Margana

1:58PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Lol, Eeek is right.He sure is a big fella isn't he?Wouldn't mind him outside but inside my house, no way!...Excellent work Maggie.And like,Photosmith I enjoyed your commentary as well! :)

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Lledeline

2:12PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

Beautiful bug

logiloglu

6:54PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

an excellent shot of this wonderful beetle. i like your framework and presentation. excellent done,Maggie. bravo #:O)

tvernuccio

9:28PM | Sun, 24 July 2005

oh man...what a creepy lookin' guy!!!! i would've been scared to death to see this inside!!!! but then again, maybe not...if i noticed those hearts on his antennae right away! but those huge eyes are pretty scary!! man, they're about popped out! fantastic detail, Maggie!!!!! and i luv the frame too!!!!!! Excellent shooting and that's so sweet you shooed him outside unharmed! :)

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