awfulsteelmelon
Tiled metallic beetle :)
I, a bit half-heartedly, tried to find out what species this is, but was unsuccessful, so feel free to let me know, if you do. π
Apparently there is a whole army of metallic beetles out there, in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes. Fascinating! I like these with the green-ish mini tiles a lot, don't see them too often though. But usually near areas where the "rainbow beetles" are.
This one had its wings already hanging out the backside, but for some reason decided not to fly off and escape, but instead to do a little photo shoot with me, and our viewing pleasure now, I hope.
Edit: Well, it's of the genus Phyllobius it think, which has a ton of subspecies, maybe Phyllobius glaucus, or arborator..? π Cheers.
Nikon D7200 (APS-C crop sensor / DX)
Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-S
(thus ~82mm full frame equivalent)
ISO160, 55mm, f/11, 1/160sec
reproduction ratio: β₯ 1 : 2
single photo, handheld, extension tubes
medium size DIY paper flash diffusor
Tiled metallic beetle :)
I, a bit half-heartedly, tried to find out what species this is, but was unsuccessful, so feel free to let me know, if you do. π
Apparently there is a whole army of metallic beetles out there, in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes. Fascinating! I like these with the green-ish mini tiles a lot, don't see them too often though. But usually near areas where the "rainbow beetles" are.
This one had its wings already hanging out the backside, but for some reason decided not to fly off and escape, but instead to do a little photo shoot with me, and our viewing pleasure now, I hope.
Edit: Well, it's of the genus Phyllobius it think, which has a ton of subspecies, maybe Phyllobius glaucus, or arborator..? π Cheers.
Nikon D7200 (APS-C crop sensor / DX)
Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-S
(thus ~82mm full frame equivalent)
ISO160, 55mm, f/11, 1/160sec
reproduction ratio: β₯ 1 : 2
single photo, handheld, extension tubes
medium size DIY paper flash diffusor