Reddest Green Ever, Pt. 3 - _TNY_8176

Say hello to a green-socks peacock beetle (Elaphrus riparius). This species is normally beautifully green (like so: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53041702988/) but this is a really cool - and really red - colour morph.

 

I found these last summer together with my son in the Mjällådalen Nature Reserve near Härnösand, Sweden, and for this year's first visit, we found even more of them.

 

These are quite small at around 7 mm / .27" but are quite fast so shooting them isn't that easy.

 

For a rundown on how we team up to get the photos (plus a photo of him in action on location), have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53837547506/

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53837539276/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53889458761/

Done