Black Beetle - Calosoma macrum by danapommet
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Found this large black beetle on one of my hikes and Google tells me it is a Calosoma macrum. Took some photos and let her go on her way. About two inches (5 cm) long and she moved very fast on the ground and also in the grass. I chose this POV because of the strong pincers around her mouth although she did not try and bite me. She also had wings which she flexed a couple of times but did not try to fly away either. We will be meeting friends at Ossipee Lake for a few days and I will be catching up when I return. Do zoom.
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Dana
Comments (29)
giulband
Beautiful capture !!! Seen so close it is a terrific creature !
Faemike55
I know that some people will be bugged by this shot Great capture Dana have fun
durleybeachbum
Such a shiny beauty! A great find and a lovely portrait of your little friend.
mtdana
Great closeup and details!!!
jayfar
A shining example Dana and have a pleasant stay with your friends.
Jean_C
A beautiful beetle, very nice capture, Dana!
Katraz
Looks like a female Stag beetle great find.
Leije
Nice beetle, beautiful macro, Dana !
T.Rex
My, a pinch from those jaws must be painful and bloody! A frightening creature to have coming against you. The fact it didn't bite may be due to confidence in its own size and strength. Nice photo. I don't feel like walking bare foot in the grass after seeing this! Keep up the good work! :-)
jmb007
belle bete
eekdog
CREEPY! Cool pic of it.
CavalierLady
Oh my goodness, you are braver than I am, Dana. But what a great shot you got, very impressive in zoom view.
jendellas
How beautiful is she, so shiney. xx
moochagoo
They are often killed by bicycles in forests
MrsRatbag
Super shot of this beauty, I don't think I've ever seen anything quite so large in person!
MagikUnicorn
COOOL
Erestorfan
Oh, you are SO much braver than I am, Dana! One look at the pinchers and I would be like uh, no!!! Oh, Ossipee Lake! We go camping in Center Ossipee. We went the first two weeks in June and will be going again the first two weeks of September. Camp right on the pond, called Little Dan Hole, which is spring-fed and crystal clear and we love listening to the loons calling day and night, and hearing the owls calling to each other. Ossipee is just a beautiful area!!! Have a good time!!!
Richardphotos
great macro. I would not be so brave with those pincers
prutzworks
Richard said it
sossy
what a large guy you've found! is this a kakerlake? ;o)
pat40
Beautiful, but I couldn't pick them up
Hendesse
A beautiful beetle indeed and an excellent shot of it. Fantastic details!
irisinthespring
Fabulous capture!
junge1
Beautiful shot of this beetle Dana. How did you know it a 'she'? BTW as to your comment on the Donier, I had no clue it existed either. And as to the space shuttle and the SR-71 in the museum, I will post them later!
caty77
I saw recently a black beetle saved by a child against other children. Animal ended in a part of a little garden to be in security. have a good day!
caty77
I forget the main: beautiful capture!
ia-du-lin
great capture
flavia49
great macro
wysiwig
Oh, she's a big girl. I am convinced that insects like higher forms of animals can tell when there is danger and when it is safe. Her actions tell me she had nothing to fear from you. This is a really cool close up and your instinct about the POV was spot one.
K_T_Ong
At this level of magnification, this miniature beast certainly looks fearsome with its huge jaws!