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04-JULY-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Clavate tortoise beetle (Plagiometriona clavata)

A small tortoise beetle (about 5 mm) often called 'teddy bear beetle' because it looks a bit like a toy bear with arms outstretched. It also looks a bit like an alien creature too! Found in my garden.


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Ulla Kruys05-Jul-2013 18:26
That's a fine capture of this funny little one that looks just like a flattened tortoise! V
bill friedlander05-Jul-2013 15:01
A cute little fellow! Excellent macro photography! V
Torben Jorgensen05-Jul-2013 14:39
Nice find and great shots. The leaf gives an idea of how small it is. V
Irene Wehrli05-Jul-2013 11:57
He is so cute, like swimming in a rubber boat - love the triptych!
Irene
Yvonne05-Jul-2013 11:05
What a strange looking creature they are, superbly captured Christine! v
Stephanie05-Jul-2013 10:45
What an unusual critter! It almost seems to be floating on an island! V
Carl H. Johnson05-Jul-2013 10:23
You have such a great eye to find these small creatures!!!~V~
Kay05-Jul-2013 07:39
Your description really adds meaning to this fascinating little critter. V
Chris05-Jul-2013 05:42
Something completely different! What a strange creature.
Linda & Pär Johansson05-Jul-2013 05:33
A wonderful little creep! V
Don Mottershead05-Jul-2013 04:32
Wow. This definitely seems alien to me. I've never heard of these guys before.
joseantonio05-Jul-2013 04:15
Lovely beetle. Nicely seen and captured.V.
Being Me05-Jul-2013 03:52
You find the most amazing creatures! Wow! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet05-Jul-2013 01:50
Beautiful macro.
Sam Rua05-Jul-2013 01:36
Cool tortoise beetles, Christine! Nice captures.
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