Case-bearing leaf beetle ( Pachybrachis bivittatus ) by larose forest photos

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29-MAY-2018	Christine Hanrahan

Case-bearing leaf beetle (Pachybrachis bivittatus)

Mer Bleue area

This tiny beetle (about 3mm) was on a trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) twig. Bug Guide notes: "larvae feed on the dead or dying Salix leaves that accumulate on the ground below the plants." These beetles are usually found on willows, but this one was on poplar, which is occasionally used.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/1000s f/4.0 at 10.9mm iso125 hide exif

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Date/Time	29-May-2018 13:07:16
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ2500
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	10.9 mm
Exposure Time	1/1000 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	125
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bill friedlander		30-May-2018 00:47
Nice clear shot in lovely light. V

Pierre Martin		29-May-2018 23:15
beautiful details for such a small insect, great work!

globalgadabout		29-May-2018 23:03
part caramel, part Everton Mint....sweet capture..

Jim Coffman		29-May-2018 22:31
Very nice detail in this closeup!

Helen Betts		29-May-2018 22:28
Great closeup of this beetle who matches the tree quite nicely. V.

Kuriacose Joseph		29-May-2018 22:04
Very distinctive colors and pattern. Great shot!

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		29-May-2018 21:01
Great detail... excellent! Vote Paolo

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