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17-APR-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Stink bug (Perillus circumcinctus)

Mer Bleue area

Another shot of this interestingly patterned bug. Found in a sandy area off a wooded trail, where hundreds of Colletes bees were nesting. Apparently this stink bug is predatory on a species of Calligraphic beetle, not the bees.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/800s f/5.0 at 8.1mm iso100 full exif

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Karen Moen23-Apr-2015 04:46
Excellent macro work. Nature is fascinating even in its smallest forms. Voted.
Alexander Kazakov21-Apr-2015 17:38
Great! V
Tom LeRoy21-Apr-2015 15:32
Excellent macro of this Stink bug with the beautiful patterns on his shield! V
Graeme20-Apr-2015 21:03
Great lighting and close up details, Christine.V
Karen Stuebing20-Apr-2015 19:12
Interesting stripes and colors on this beetle. I agree it is really pretty. V.
Fabienne20-Apr-2015 19:09
Superbe macro, sa carapace a de beaux dessins.
Hernan E. Enriquez20-Apr-2015 15:15
Great shot Christine, it is a beautiful bug just don't step on it...V
Buz Kiefer20-Apr-2015 14:47
Interesting pattern is right. Beautiful close-up work.
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