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02-AUG-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Predacious diving beetle (Dytiscus)?

Mer Bleue area

This large beetle was found wandering across a muddy trail. There is a huge wetland complex nearby so it was probably coming from or going to, that site.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
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Torben Jorgensen		18-Apr-2016 14:40
Excellent find and shot. V

Hank Vander Velde		18-Apr-2016 11:48
Well captured Christine.

Blandine Mangin		18-Apr-2016 11:40
very nice close-up ! v

Pierre Martin		18-Apr-2016 10:58
it look quite big, great find and capture!

Helen Betts		18-Apr-2016 06:55
I can't believe that beetle is on somebody's hand! Great closeup, though, Christine. V.

joseantonio		18-Apr-2016 03:57
brilliant capture.V.

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