Unicorn scarab (set)
Bolbelasmus unicornis (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) male. Size: 11 mm.
This particular beetle is related to truffle fungi, imagos can be found in summer. As many rhinoceros-type beetles, males wear horns but females dont. They are crepuscular and often attracted by light.
These shots were taken handheld and lit by a softboxed flash from above. The background was exposed by natural light with slow shutter speed. More exif data available on the info page.
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Unicorn scarab (set)
Bolbelasmus unicornis (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) male. Size: 11 mm.
This particular beetle is related to truffle fungi, imagos can be found in summer. As many rhinoceros-type beetles, males wear horns but females dont. They are crepuscular and often attracted by light.
These shots were taken handheld and lit by a softboxed flash from above. The background was exposed by natural light with slow shutter speed. More exif data available on the info page.
More photos in the comment section below!