Wedge-shaped beetle ( Ripophoridae sp.) by larose forest photos

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12-Jul-2026	Christine Hanrahan

Wedge-shaped beetle (Ripophoridae sp.)

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Perched on a fleabane flower. This small beetle is about 4-6mm in size.
According to Bug Guide, they: "Parasitize bees/wasps (Ripiphorinae), wood-boring beetle larvae (Pelecotominae), cockroaches (Ripidiinae)".

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/125s f/3.5 at 8.8mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Kevin D Warren		20-Jul-2026 01:31
Awesome capture!

Hank Vander Velde		19-Jul-2026 01:02
Good find and nice sharp close-up Christine.

Rob Legeland		18-Jul-2026 15:27
Wow! Great macro shot! Such a nice compo and so many details... V

carol j. phipps		18-Jul-2026 14:31
Such a beautiful photo and excellent macro. Artful! Vote

Jeff Real		18-Jul-2026 12:59
There is fine macro work and there is beautiful nature photography! No one does both so perfectly as you! V

pkocinski		18-Jul-2026 12:16
Amazing capture of this tiny critter.

Helen Betts		18-Jul-2026 00:33
What a terrific closeup! V.

Isabel Cutler		17-Jul-2026 21:03
Outstanding! VVV Wonderful depth of field.

Fabienne		17-Jul-2026 20:26
Quelle splendide macro et comme toujours une qualité exceptionnelle.

globalgadabout		17-Jul-2026 20:00
top-notch photography...it sounds as if they provide a useful service as well..

Ursula Miller		17-Jul-2026 19:36
Great capture f this interesting beetle! V

Carl Carbone		17-Jul-2026 18:06
Great macro. One (of MANY) insect I've yet to see!

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