Monkey Beetles by cfulton
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Description
The Hopliini beetles are the most diverse group of rutelines in southern Africa. Adults are often brightly coloured and hairy with large powerful hind legs and usually encountered in flowers.
Here they are feasting on Chincherinchee (Ornithogalum thyrsoides) or vernacular 'tjienkerientjee'.
Have a great day,
Clive
Comments (19)
kgb224
Hairy monsters. Outstanding capture Clive.
durleybeachbum
How amazing, Clive! Furry beetles, whatever next! They look almost cuddly.
Hubba1
Awesome shot :)
lucindawind
beautiful shot ,. they look very fuzzy!
lizzibell
great capture...
flora-crassella
interesting and wonderful picture!!!! Great!!!!
MrsRatbag
Yikes, hairy insects!!! Now that's a scary thought...fantastic shot!
moochagoo
Quite interesting little monsters !
sandra46
excellent capture
awjay
sounds like inter breeding pop groups..;) excellent shot
auntietk
Hairy beetles ... what WILL they think of next?? I zoomed, I enlarged, and still. Fuzzy beetles. Excellent capture, and thank you for the peek!
danapommet
Great eye to catch these guys Clive. Beautiful photo and detail. dana
Meisiekind
Fluffy beetles... I cannot recall ever seeing them... Excellent image Clive. :)
bmac62
Easy to see where their name comes from:) You sure they are not just sleeping over?
flavia49
very beautiful!!
praep
Never saw such beetles. Great and interesting shot.
Chaosphoto
well i'll be. I never imagined there where hairy beetles in the world, amazing.
debbielove
Really amazing plants! Such beauty!! Love it.. Outstanding.. WEll done Rob..
lorandbartho
Amazing macro!