Mylabris
A very common blister beetle (14mm, Mylabris sp., Meloidae). Found it in the miombo forests at Mikembo sanctuary (DR Congo, Katanga, January 2013, ethanol preserved collection).
Studio work with a staged specimen. Image based on 245 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Canon 5Dmkii, MP-E 65mm at 2x, ISO-100, f/5, -0.7step, 1/2sec, natural diffused light (greenhouse).
A previous post of this species in the first comment line.
Mylabris
A very common blister beetle (14mm, Mylabris sp., Meloidae). Found it in the miombo forests at Mikembo sanctuary (DR Congo, Katanga, January 2013, ethanol preserved collection).
Studio work with a staged specimen. Image based on 245 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Canon 5Dmkii, MP-E 65mm at 2x, ISO-100, f/5, -0.7step, 1/2sec, natural diffused light (greenhouse).
A previous post of this species in the first comment line.