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17-JUN-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Alder leaf beetle (Chrysomela mainensis)

K&P trail, Lanark County

This beetle had just emerged from its pupa and was underneath it when I first approached it. This seems to be a great year for the species because it seems every alder shrub has the larvae, pupae and adults in abundance. This beetle can also be found with red colouration.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/640s f/2.8 at 6.4mm iso160 full exif

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Don06-Feb-2016 21:19
Wonderful macro; ditto Ceya's comments.
Ceya28-Jun-2015 19:38
A beautiful, sharp, well composed shot, Christine! V
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