Beetle Mania by blondeblurr

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 28, 2008

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First there was one...and then there were many ! If somebody can help me to identify these critters, I've tried and failed. I like to call them "fire-beetles"; once a year they fly in and take over this tree with red berries, in my garden.

Comments (20)

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ledwolorz

5:14AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Fantastic colors and details.Wonderful macro.

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jif3d

5:31AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Busy little buggers, I hope they leave some fruit for other critters ! Amazing colours and they also remind me of fire, so the 'fire-beetle' tag is very appropriate, kool nature capture ! ~Cheers~

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ralph49

6:16AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Saw the first image, then had to rub my eyes when I cam to the second one. You sure captured a flock of something colorful.

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Coppens

7:54AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Fantabulous!

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MrsRatbag

9:27AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Wow, amazing shots! I have no idea what they are, but they make for some wonderful photos...

MrsLubner

9:46AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

The power of "word of mouth." Once the word gets out that a restaurant is open and serving great food, the entire community turns out for a meal. :-) Wonderful shots. Great macros.

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durleybeachbum

1:28PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Superb!!

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GBCalls

2:55PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Sharp shots! Excellent

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drag

3:46PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Wow I bet there was nothing left in no time. Great images.

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mermaid

4:49PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

great macros...was trying to find out what kind of bugs they are...only got so far, as they belong to the species of heteroptera but which kind, I wasn't able to find out..smile

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NightGallery

5:03PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Great shots.. Love these guys, no Idea to the ID though.

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npauling

8:30PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

Oh my they did increase quickly. Wonderful colourful macros. These little chaps surely love what this tree has. They remind me of large ladybirds but I'm afraid I have no idea what they are. At least they aren't ugly.

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Leeco

11:20PM | Thu, 28 August 2008

First there was one and then there were many she says. I definitely was not expecting the "many" shot, lol. I do not know what they are, but with such distinctive markings and color, I should be able to find out when I get some time to research. If I find out, I will let you know. Great find and captures. Cool bugs. Thanks for sharing. Lee

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Svarg

4:17PM | Fri, 29 August 2008

Oh! It's the Fab . . . er, thousand? lol! Nice shots!

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katy555

6:37AM | Sun, 28 September 2008

Great capture and beautiful colors. Bravo...

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e-brink

3:31PM | Tue, 07 October 2008

Fantastic study. The light is excellent and another great title!

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Kaartijer

7:18AM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Great shot! I dunno what kinda bugs they are, but as long as they don't exterminate your garden, they're ok!

jdehaven

4:07AM | Fri, 05 December 2008

They resemble 'Lady Bugs', but appear to be much larger and longer than what we have here in the U.S., and knowing the varieties of insects that inhabit Australia, who knows- you guys have the most amazing specimens on the planet.

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