Elm borer longhorn beetle ( Saperda tridentata ) by larose forest photos


21-JUN-2014	Christine Hanrahan

This small long-horned beetle is associated with decaying elm trees. It doesn't cause the decay, but it takes advantage of it once it has set in.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/320s f/4.0 at 4.5mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Sam Rua		12-Jul-2016 05:12
Cool capture. Love the coloration on this one.

Graeme		27-Feb-2015 10:07
Very nice markings on this long horned beetle and so small, Christine.V

Ton T.		24-Jun-2014 19:27
I love them longhorns and this is a beautiful one; great image! V

Karen Stuebing		22-Jun-2014 20:50
I like the red stripes on what looks like armor. A very pretty beetle and image. V.

bill friedlander		22-Jun-2014 16:42
Excellent closeup. The details are terrific. V

Jim Coffman		22-Jun-2014 16:40
A great macro image,Christine..

Walter Otto Koenig		22-Jun-2014 15:57
Superb details. I like the markings. "V"

globalgadabout		22-Jun-2014 15:31
looks a lively little guy...fine 'handheld' shot..

borisalex		22-Jun-2014 11:43
Excellent macro! V.

laine		22-Jun-2014 11:26
interesting markings beetles have...this is good too

Guest		22-Jun-2014 08:27
So very tiny. V

Torben Jorgensen		22-Jun-2014 08:14
Beautiful pattern on this beetle shown with great detail. V

Esa Ervasti		22-Jun-2014 06:48
One more beautiful long-horn in your area!

Helen Betts		22-Jun-2014 05:53
Interesting markings, and such a tiny guy. Detail on the shell is excellent, too. V.

Ika Zinka Eferl		22-Jun-2014 05:19
Nice!V***

Ann Pettigrew		22-Jun-2014 03:12
Nice shot. A very striking beetle.

Carl Carbone		22-Jun-2014 02:21
Terrific macro!

Raymond Ma		22-Jun-2014 02:20
A handsome fellow...nice resolution in this macro Christine. V

Hank Vander Velde		22-Jun-2014 01:40
Excellent macro image and as always a very informative description Christine.

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