Shimmering on the Ground - _TNY_4457
The purple ground beetle (Carabus violaceus) is a large (up to 35 mm) nocturnal predator with a carapace with edges that shimmer beautifully in blue and purple.
Not the easiest to photograph as they really don't want to be still out in the open during the day.
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Uploaded on February 13, 2019
Taken on May 12, 2018
Shimmering on the Ground - _TNY_4457
The purple ground beetle (Carabus violaceus) is a large (up to 35 mm) nocturnal predator with a carapace with edges that shimmer beautifully in blue and purple.
Not the easiest to photograph as they really don't want to be still out in the open during the day.
1,808
views
15
faves
15
comments
Uploaded on February 13, 2019
Taken on May 12, 2018