photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Ken Duckert | all galleries >> Galleries >> Those Bugs... > Green June Beetle (AKA fig beetle)
previous | next
16-SEP-2013

Green June Beetle (AKA fig beetle)

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

Nikon D300
1/800s f/11.0 at 70.0mm iso500 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time16-Sep-2013 12:49:55
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/833 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent500
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.270 m

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
Stephanie18-Sep-2013 22:38
Wonderful capture of this creepy critter! :)
J. Scott Coile18-Sep-2013 19:02
We saw very few here this year. It was a nice break.
Buba Jafarli18-Sep-2013 18:50
Fabulous, Ken! Cracking photo, as always! V.
Graeme18-Sep-2013 18:29
This is a really good close up with exceptional details and colours, Ken.BV
Sam Rua18-Sep-2013 13:56
Cool POV, Ken.
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment