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01-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Metallic wood-boring beetle (Chalcophora virginiensis)

Torbolton Forest

This is a very large (25-30mm)Buprestid beetle, closely associated with pine trees. One common name given to it is Flat-headed Pine Heartwood Borer, which probably says it all. While they are mostly always found on the bark of pines, this one was clinging to the tip of a Bracken fern.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1000s f/2.8 at 60.8mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time01-Jun-2014 13:03:55
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length60.8 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Pierre11-Jun-2014 00:41
Une macro fantastique avec des détails à profusion! V
Don07-Jun-2014 10:38
Excellent: nice light, detail and composition.
Karen Stuebing04-Jun-2014 20:22
I imagine it would blend in more on a tree trunk. Nice detailed capture. V.
Patricia Kay04-Jun-2014 20:20
Wonderful details and DOF Christine...BV
Patrick Goossens04-Jun-2014 15:00
Great looking beetle. Does he has a hard shell.
Irene Wehrli04-Jun-2014 13:20
Excellent clarity and detail here!
Irene
Jim Coffman04-Jun-2014 12:49
Just superb,Christine...
Guest 04-Jun-2014 12:47
Don't tread on me. This guy gets around...as do you. V
LynnH04-Jun-2014 12:13
Great close up details here! V
laine04-Jun-2014 10:39
Nicely captured, Christine...you captured it's detail perfectly
Hank Vander Velde04-Jun-2014 10:04
Great find, shot and info Christine.
Blandine Mangin04-Jun-2014 06:47
beautiful compo ! v
Ika Zinka Eferl04-Jun-2014 05:43
Nice shot!V!
joseantonio04-Jun-2014 04:05
Great details and nice information about the beetle. V
Sam Rua04-Jun-2014 03:32
Wonderful detail and comp, Christine
globalgadabout04-Jun-2014 02:40
seems its common name does not account for all the adventurous behaviour.. knockout shot, totally engaging..
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