Gold-Green Leaf Beetle by Enmos

Photography • Macro • posted on May 06, 2005

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Thanks for viewing !! :o) -- A Leaf Beetle, Chrysolina fastuosa Bodylenght: 14 - 20 mm Very common in europe, lives in halfshaded moist places such as hedgerows and along forest paths. Not found on the islands. They dont fly. Couldnt find more on this gorgeous beetle, if you have more info please IM me, would like to know about this one :o) Hope you like :o) - Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my last upload, "Thank you my friends !!!! :o)" !! -- Many thanks, Jeroen

Comments (69)

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korborak

8:30PM | Mon, 09 May 2005

It looks like an 18 wheeler coming at us!! Great shot! :)

RibbonsOfSin

9:09AM | Tue, 10 May 2005

i have a phobia of little insects etc, but i had to see this picture properly i just love the colours :o) excellent shot

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tibet2004uk

5:07PM | Tue, 10 May 2005

Geez!!! I'm speechless here!!!

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Gabrielsdream

1:01PM | Wed, 11 May 2005

Wonderful rich colours and hues! Fantastic!

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aangus

4:56PM | Thu, 12 May 2005

Beautful shot. I'd hate to be an aphid with this guy preying on me!

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nongo

12:49AM | Fri, 13 May 2005

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! love the colors in this beetle!!! Supburb work!!!!!!!! V

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jacro

6:40AM | Fri, 13 May 2005

vitable arc en ciel de couleurs,super macro

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odie

7:46AM | Mon, 16 May 2005

What a gorgeous outfit! Maybe can't fly but looks ready to dance! lol This is a great photo. Hey, I just noticed he is missing half an antennae....wow, talk about detail. :0)

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