Calligrapha Beetle ( Calligrapha confluens ) by larose forest photos


30-AUG-2013	Christine Hanrahan

This poor beetle is mite-infested. Found on alder, which is, according to Bug Guide, the primary food source for this beetle.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/5.0 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Alexander Kazakov		29-Sep-2014 18:05
Beautiful! V

Stephanie		29-Sep-2014 00:23
What a cute little beetle! Love its markings! V

Being Me		28-Sep-2014 22:09
Fantastic detail. Do the mites hurt it? V

Karen Stuebing		28-Sep-2014 20:35
Beautiful patterns that do look like writing. V.

Ceya		28-Sep-2014 18:25
Rich colors, patterns and textures! V

Pierre		28-Sep-2014 18:07
Une macro tout en détails, du beau travail! V

Walter Otto Koenig		28-Sep-2014 14:08
Beautiful markings on this beetle. Great close up shot. "V"

Terry Sprague		28-Sep-2014 12:57
What a pretty bug! V

globalgadabout		28-Sep-2014 12:32
what an attractive beetle...certainly the mites find it appealing..

Jim Coffman		28-Sep-2014 12:31
That is a very interesting beetle! Nice capture.

Yvonne		28-Sep-2014 11:08
Looks similar shape to our ladybirds, except the colouring, and a great shot. v

Ika Zinka Eferl		28-Sep-2014 07:15
Excellent capture ,Christine!V

Helen Betts		28-Sep-2014 05:39
Certainly some attractive designs and color on the body, and you've captured them well in this great closeup. V.

Guest		28-Sep-2014 04:18
Looks like an enamelled pin with the dark markings. V

joseantonio		28-Sep-2014 04:09
Looks lovely with this beautiful decoration colors.-V.

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