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Description
Thanks for viewing !! :o)
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A Carrion beetle, Phosphuga atrata.
I couldnt find an english common name for this one but in
most languages this beetle is called something like Black
Snaileater. Length: 10 - 16 mm.
The body is flattened and black, differs from other carrion
beetles by their streamlined and elongated head. They live
in moist forests where there is an abundance of snails.
Contrary to other carrion beetles this species feeds on snails.
First the beetle bites the snail causing it to retreat into
its shell, then the beetle releases digestive juices into the
snails shell. These digestive juices digest the snail into an
eatable mush.
Hope you like :o)
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Thanks for all your wonderful comments on
my last upload, "Tiny Hopper" !!
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Many thanks,
Jeroen
Comments (65)
Cosme..D..Churruca
SUPERB ! An outstanding and detailed macro !
cynlee
the bug man is indeed back with a brand new bag!! fab buggy photo! :]
jimry
Guess he wouldnt have to walk far...such a great shot mate :)
chantal-france
thanks Jeroen for creating such beautiful shots like this one :)) I LOVE your shots : they always are of a high quality, with detailed explanations on species, and of an artistic composition :)) I had to say that :))) So, back to your last creation : another wonderful one :)) I love the contrast between the black beetle and the yellow/green background :)) a real pleasure :)) V
Onslow
Wonderful find - beautiful macro :)
shandybob
I am always in awe of your magnificent macro shots! Excellent as always Jeroen :)
zulaan
Magical and very colorful image !!! Love it ;)
ana-maria
Another excellent macro shot! Fantastic colors and superb quality. Very very well done!!!
DELMUR
Tipically french: for the snails!And i love your photos!
WonderfulCreation
Nic bug.. grass with hair... it's an odd shot.. a bit to busy in my opinion with the yelleo, the bug and the grass striving for attention.
thesymphonyofthelife
this serie is very good because there some wonderful contrast of the colors and this one too. it's an excellent macro. have a good day
Ladyhawk
WHOA AWSOME CATCH!!!!!!!! i bow to the king of macro, what a catch Jeroen, BRAVO!!!!!!(V)!!!!!:0) @-}--@-}--@-}--
Richardphotos
so they go for the expensive cuisine escargot. I will not be any competition for them. Excellent macro, so very sharp
Saurav
Excellent!!!
odie
The bug goes marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah!! Lovely bug, Jeroen! :0)
ebsmooth
how on earth do you get your colors so vivid? as with all your work, this is fantastic pro quality...of course you're probably a pro anyway but i don't know that...heh heh!!! outstanding capture!!!
bentchick
EEEWWWWE! I'm sorry, but I don't care for bugs much! Your doing a great job, I wouldn't get that close! LOL :P
kimariehere
you are the BUG KING! i love your bugs and frogs .. i see them as i never have and it puts me in wonder and awe.. amazing ~!! ....love the clarity lol i want your camera now...!!!!
logiloglu
wonderful colours on this fantastic macro image. simply superb done, Jeroen #:O)
maud
Fantastic macro..Great shot! v :)
nongo
Brilliant photography Jeroen!!!! You're a master at this subject!!!!!
WandM
Which way to go? Perfect shot.
jcv2
Incredible how nature provides even snail-eaters! Fantastic shot, Jeroen, and very educative information! Thank you!
Michelle A.
Excellent!
tvernuccio
Magnificent capture, Jeroen!!!! i love the detail you caught on his antennas, his shell and also on the leaf!!! eeeewww yuck! they eat mushy snails??? LOL! glad i'm not a beetle!!!! :) DOF in this one is just glorious!!!!!!! Awesome capture!
vlaaitje
wow !!!!! This one rocks....you are very talented....just gorgeous all the details well taken
Haeberle
lol at sir Charles (brugg) :-p Absolute stunning capture !
Nilla
Excellent macro Jeroen! Love the colors in this image! Just awesome! Nobody does a better macro imo! :)
tizjezzme
kewl lookin' bug .. great capture.
Punaguy
Amazing macro, beautiful colors and DOF~ Aloha!