~*~My Great Grandpa Was A LadyBug??!?!~*~ by maggiemai
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Description
The Grapevine Beetle is a striking, moderately large beetle with feathery antennae. This fellow was about 1 inch in size. It is found throughout the eastern US. This was the first one I've ever noticed and it's all because Renderosity and digital photography has opened my eyes! 8-)
It's always a thrill to find a large beetle along the path, right? You know the feeling?
Well... this one was found flying around in my den last night! EEEKS!!!
The spotted grapevine beetle is a member of the 'Scarab' beetle family. It resembles a light tan Junebug. It has 6 small black dots on the wing covers. The adults feed on grape foliage but are not a significant pest. The larvae are huge white grubs that live in well-rotted stumps and logs. Adult beetles found on grapevines need only be handpicked and discarded.
They are often attracted to outside lights in the evening and I guess this one decided to invite himself in. hehe :-)
This photo was taken with my Pentax Optio MX4 and Mr. Beetle was shoooed out of my house, unharmed, after I finished clicking several shots of him.
Hope you enjoy! Thank you all so very much for your kind comments and advice. :-) This is the best group of folks!! Have a great weekend.
(((hugs)))
~*~maggie~*~
Comments (23)
very beautiful beetle! excellent macro and I am impressed-V
Wow, he just wanted to come in for a visit and maybe a cup of tea???? LOL!!! Instead you reached for your camera and the rest is history, he becomes a model!!! LOL!!! excellent image and informative info too!!!! cool...... ;)
Oh wow nice pic maggie! BTW those beetles have been very plentiful this summer. I've had tons of them coming in my house. I think its because its been exremely dry and hot outside and inside they can find water condensation on pipes etc. Thats probably why they are coming in so much. I haven't seen as many since we finally got some rain. Love the photography maggie awesome work!
"Mr Beetle"..LMAO!!! So youre basically saying that no beetles were harmed in the production of this macro huh? But whatever happened to its left rear leg, lol. I totally hear ya, i never really appriciated bugs untill i started getting up close and personal with them with my lens. Then i discovered that so many of them really are cool looking. And that is one big beetle indeed. Excellent macro and presentation. Have a swell sunday #:O)
LOL...That is right Andreas!! Hmmm...as far as his legs on the left. I don't know why none of them show at all in this pic but that's the way it came out! Honest!! lol I even have more pics to prove he had the same number when he left as what he came in with...hehehe Thanks so much for the laugh and thank you all for your kind comments! LOL @ nongo too! :-)
real cool looking
Wonderful macro of this beautifull bug (though scary once it gets te close.. lol )
Wondering if great grandpa was a scarab in ancient egypt... LOL. That was great Mags and this is a phenominal shot. You are so great with macros I am in awe!!!!!
Great shot! And those are definitely some whacky antennae!
he's a sweetie! has hearts on his antennae!!! a fine shot & cool frame ;]
Excellentes macro et prentation, bravo Maggie !!! V
Ace picture and the postwork suits it to a tee!!!!
Great to see the effects of RR on you! Whew! And this is fantastic work, very beautiful!
So beautiful... an excellently detailed shot and beautifully framed too!!!
Awesome macro work here Maggie, love that title as well LOL !! Superb !! :o)
Another from the Family Album....very good Macro!
An excellent macro, and I loved the commentary! Well done! Really creative with the frame too.
Lol, Eeek is right.He sure is a big fella isn't he?Wouldn't mind him outside but inside my house, no way!...Excellent work Maggie.And like,Photosmith I enjoyed your commentary as well! :)
Beautiful bug
an excellent shot of this wonderful beetle. i like your framework and presentation. excellent done,Maggie. * bravo * #:O)
oh man...what a creepy lookin' guy!!!! i would've been scared to death to see this inside!!!! but then again, maybe not...if i noticed those hearts on his antennae right away! but those huge eyes are pretty scary!! man, they're about popped out! fantastic detail, Maggie!!!!! and i luv the frame too!!!!!! Excellent shooting and that's so sweet you shooed him outside unharmed! :)
WOW, sir beetle is a big one, such fascinating antennae - wonderful macro and superb composition! Well done!
Maybe not the ideal houseguest - but it gave you the opportunity to make this wonderful capture. Excellent shot!