Green June Beetle (AKA fig beetle) by Ken Duckert

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16-SEP-2013

Thanks to Bob B for the help in correctly identifying this critter.

Nikon D300
1/800s f/11.0 at 70.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Bob B.		24-Jul-2014 12:29
Ken, this is Cotinus nitida. Common name is Green june beetle. AKA fig beetle. Japanese beetle Popillia japonica) considerably smaller, differently colored. That said, great picture! Best, Bob B. V

Stephanie		18-Sep-2013 22:38
Wonderful capture of this creepy critter! :)

J. Scott Coile		18-Sep-2013 19:02
We saw very few here this year. It was a nice break.

Buba Jafarli		18-Sep-2013 18:50
Fabulous, Ken! Cracking photo, as always! V.

Graeme		18-Sep-2013 18:29
This is a really good close up with exceptional details and colours, Ken.BV

Sam Rua		18-Sep-2013 13:56
Cool POV, Ken.

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