Spotted pelidnota beetle ( Pelidnota punctata ) by larose forest photos


24-Jun-2021	Christine Hanrahan

Also known as Grapevine Beetle.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 8.1mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

laine		22-Mar-2023 00:34
Apparently don't do a lot of damage to its host plant....a great photo. V

Graeme		21-Mar-2023 23:29
Your timing was perfect here, Christine.V!!!

Don		21-Mar-2023 21:21
Good timing to catch it with elytra and wings spread.

hayl		21-Mar-2023 21:04
Super to catch it with its wings extended.

Fabienne		21-Mar-2023 20:49
Ce scarabée et bien présenté avec ses élytres bien ouvertes.

Helen Betts		21-Mar-2023 20:46
Fine shot of this very distinctive looking beetle. V.

globalgadabout		21-Mar-2023 19:56
with elytra opened and wings spread it appears almost monstrous...good catch..

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