Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle

Photography Macro posted on Aug 02, 2012
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Hi there. Not completely sure about the species but I think it could be Chrysolina fastuosa. They are really a pest on mint-plants but so beautiful.

Comments (11)


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durleybeachbum

12:40AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

What a beauty! Brilliant pic !

whaleman

12:50AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Little metal-armoured soldiers of the emperor! Great shot!

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Chipka

3:41AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

In looking at whaleman's comment, I now wonder if this is what people are actually referring to when they talk about knights in shining armor! Who knew? What a marvel of an image! I see beetles like these and often think that they're what would happen if jewelry ever decided to go for a walk. I love the colors, the intensity of detail and the nice, exciting dimples on the beetle's carapace. I once heard a scientist declare that "God is extremely fond of beetles, as there are more beetle species on Earth than any other animal" and with examples like this, I can't imagine why anyone would dislike beetles. This is simply perfect!

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qrud

4:08AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Magic colors.

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eekdog

9:37AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

cool metallic colors.

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grafikeer

9:43AM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Great macro shot,love the DOF and overall composition!

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sharky_

1:13PM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Outstanding macro shot... Aloha

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ia-du-lin

4:12PM | Thu, 02 August 2012

beautiful insect shot, fantastic metallic colors

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prae

7:22PM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Wonderful shot, love the iridescence.

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morningglory

7:55PM | Thu, 02 August 2012

Wicked macro!

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zmarek

12:51AM | Tue, 07 August 2012

Very nice and good photo.


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Photograph Details
F Numberf/5.6
MakeNIKON CORPORATION
ModelNIKON D40
Shutter Speed1/125
ISO Speed200
Focal Length60

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