Bess Beetle

Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.

 

Being attacked by tiny reddish ants. These are visible on right legs and antennal scape and also near apex of right elytron.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

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