Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle 2 by petercp
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Description
Just one more of the Tortoise Beetle this one is working. Adult beetles and larvae chew semicircular holes or irregular notches along edges of eucalyptus leaves. The beetles can remove most of a leaf outer surface, leaving only the midvein, and they occasionally feed on new terminal growth. Unsightly, tattered leaves are usually just an annoyance that does not appear to threaten eucalyptus survival or health.
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Also thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments that you have given me!
Comments (15)
GBCalls
Focus is perfect again here. Well done!
flora-crassella
the "nice" beetle seems to have a large hunger. Very nice photo!
timtripp
excellent macro
durleybeachbum
Great composition and excellent info!
Fidelity2
Yes baby. I love it. 5+.
Amosicho
excellent macro
sandra46
very beautiful!
mairekas
Great macro! Well done!
MrsLubner
He look much like a lady bug but with club feet. :-) Very interesting shot and the information is too!
M2A
A beautiful photo, high quality.
lucindawind
wow fabulous !
ledwolorz
Super macro.
marybelgium
fantastique macro !
Jaykayyorks
I soooo want to take a shot like that, i love it Thanks for taking the time to look thro my gallery..was also a pleasure browsing urs......excellent work :o)
Pottaroo
Cute little guy!