Click Beetle by Enmos

Photography • Macro • posted on Jun 30, 2005

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Thanks for viewing !! :o) - 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 - Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my last upload, "Grass Bug" !! -- Many thanks, Jeroen

Comments (48)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

3:51PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

So insignificant at simple vista... and so imponent thanks to a macro. Your work is really amazing ! Thanks for sharing it !

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GiMi53

3:52PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

So many macros in the gallery now (yeah ! the season is there !) but I can recognize your style and expertize among thousands ! I would say : "as usual, Jeroen, fantastic photography !" and to all the others : "Don't think it is easy !" :~)

vlaaitje

4:21PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

what a wonderful bug........never seen such one before...I think I must search a bit deeper in to the bushes I guess

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Akinom

4:38PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

Wish I had your skills, Jeroen... that's what I always think when viewing your stunning images! sigh

Wivelrod

5:44PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

Amazing as always. I can never seem to get close to the lightness as this, mine always come out too dark (I blame the sun hiding away from me). Really enjoy seeing you work :)

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Richardphotos

8:09PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

super macro Jeroen and very interesting beetle

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maggiemai

9:52PM | Thu, 30 June 2005

ooh another interesting shaped bug! Again, his 'hood' over his head again reminds me of some sort of armor like a knight of old would wear. Very interesting and of course an "Excellent" ~ "Perfect" shot!! :-)

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nongo

12:13AM | Fri, 01 July 2005

I'm standing and applauding you Jeroen, you ARE incredible!!!!!!!**!!!!!

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tesla

2:34AM | Fri, 01 July 2005

Cool beetle!!!Xlent macro!!!

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RedundantlyAbundant

3:00AM | Fri, 01 July 2005

Outstanding macro once again!

cynlee

4:09AM | Fri, 01 July 2005

icky clicky but a fine macro! :]

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j-dwarf

12:40PM | Fri, 01 July 2005

excellent close up

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Punaguy

6:06PM | Fri, 01 July 2005

Laughs at Cyn* Have to agree tho- just a fine capture here~ Aloha~

KiwiMiss

7:28AM | Tue, 05 July 2005

Beautiful detail ... he actually looks like hes soft to touch. Love the light

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odie

2:32PM | Sun, 10 July 2005

Interesting...the click beetles we find are black and shiny. My kids play with them (hard up, I know) and it's like a circus that sends them into laughing hysterics. (easily amused, too) This is a great capture, Jeroen! :0)

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