Click Beetle by Enmos
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Description
Thanks for viewing !! :o)
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A Click Beetle, most probably Athous haemorrhoidalis
Bodylenght: 13 - 15 mm
They can be found in hedgerows and meadows from may to august.
General information: There are some 160 species living in Europe
and their ability to 'click' themselves back on their feet is due
to some interesting insect mechanics. Underneath members of the
click beetle family is a groove and a peg. If the beetle finds
itself inverted it puts a powerful muscle under tension. The peg
is slammed into the pit and the contraction throws the beetle into
the air, producing the audible click.
The larvae, in common with other family members are known as
'wireworms' because of their proportions, and their color, which
is like rusty wire. They feed on roots and can become a pest of
root crops.
Have a super thursday !! :D
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Thanks for all your wonderful comments on
my last upload, "Grass Bug" !!
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Many thanks,
Jeroen
Comments (48)
Hesbe
Super macro! tr belle sie!
sharky_
Mannn....You're capturing every bug there is, lol. Fantastic and an excellent job you are doing.
pimbotin
You're better and better every day. The way this one has been captured is incredible. It looks like a gentle mammal we'd like to caress. Splendid. A click for you!
MaydaMason
superb macro!!!! strange bug... has a so big head!
thevolunteer
Wow, where do you live? I never saw so many bugs in all my life. But, they are superb macro material. Great as always. Aloha
cbender
cool shots cool information... i simply LOVE you series, jeroen... :) brilliant...! thanks you for each single one!
jcv2
Wow, a stunning macro capture of a bug that was unknow to me until now! Compo is perfect and details are crisp. Excellent work, Jeroen!
nathalie06
Ciao Jeroen ! I agree with Pimbotin ;-)))) your photographs are always better ! It's an beautiful coleoptera ! and this possibility of contraction is incredible. I've never seen this one, but often see the black and red one (Ampedus balteatus I think) but never when he "click" !!! Have a nice day Jeroen. Hugz
BorisB
Excellent macro with nice green colors, perfect!!!
Zabeth
Your work is just outstanding! Beautiful! And i learn a lot about insects... thank you for sharing! Have a great day!
PG-Graphics
Wonderful shot!
jacro
beau spimen de scarab,excellentes couleurs,beautiful shot!
M_Moraitis
I'm not big on bug pictures, makes my skin want to crawl...but I must admit, this is so rich with colors and details...really beautiful!
Michelle A.
Incredible little critter.....
TomDart
These are entertaining bugs when they click and leap. This is the first time to get a good look at one. Thanks for another masterful macro.
fap77
Perfect macro insect shot! The light and the colors really catches the eye. Excellent compo. Perfect as I said.
marybelgium
Incredible !!! perfect macro shot ! Bravo and big V !
Sekadhar
Superb! Excellent shot!*****!
tizjezzme
What an odd looking bug. The face looks almost bird-like. GREAT FIND! Awesome macro as always :))))
pm_hackworth
You and Papa Guru is killin me here! Gee what pictures! I'm NEVER going to catch up! ;0) VOTE! 5 stars! Two thumbs up! The crowd goes WILD!!
tibet2004uk
Superb macro and super interesting infos as usual! Thx for sharing jeroen!
Georges_H_Hoens
I know them ! fascinating little bugs who have sometime strange and impressive poses. They mostly eat aphids as I've seen. Great Macro Jeroen.
Chaos911
wow, one super good shot!!! excellent!!!
tvernuccio
what interesting information i learn in your gallery! this is one talented guy, but i gotta tell ya he sure does have a frightening face!!! Look at those razor like lips or teeth!!! his expression is a bit frightening! i don't think he enjoy having his pic taken! :) Incredible macro, Jeroen!!!! detail is magnificent!!!
soulofharmony
wowwwwwwwww jerone... superb and beautiful as always love the lush greens and light awesome :)...)))))))))
TallPockets
Take a bow, oh master of macro. Excellent!!
RNitze
Very nice captured! Wonderful green backgrond!
kalle3d
Wow, what a great macro again... I think in Germany they're named "Schnellker"... never have seen this fascinating technique which they use to get back on their feet... Have a nice weekend, Jeroen. :o)
danob
Lovely image once again my friend.. Answered a puzzle too thanks
Lledeline
superbe.