Ground Beetle
Uploaded: May 10, 2018 | Entered: May 10, 2018 19:38:24
Many ground beetles overwinter as adults, waking in the spring to mate, lay eggs, lie on their backs, and die. I didn't notice the pincers (not sure if that's what they are called) until I looked through the macro lens. I saw that the pincers retreated into the body, and then out again, at regular intervals. I checked on it a little later, and the in-and-out motion had really slowed down, and then it eventually stopped. It was quite fascinating to watch.
Husain Akhtar May 11, 2018
Great macro Paddy - full of details and the body parts that we miss! #1708238Gord MacEachern May 11, 2018
Awesome detail and info Paddy,great job!! #11699653Nancy L. Green May 11, 2018
AMAZING macro Paddy, although these do kinda creep me out!! <>< #11699738frank w. degenhardt May 11, 2018
I enjoyed reading that information you gave us Patrick and I to would find that quite interesting. You did a beautiful macro work here and got the details of the beetle with precision. Beautiful picture and story Patrick. #11699764Oscar J. Pung May 11, 2018
Great macro shot Patrick. Love the detail, light and shadows. #11699774John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 11, 2018
Interesting info Patrick, excellent detail in this amazing macro!! #11699819Ann H. Belus May 12, 2018
Amazing information Paddy; their story is much like that of the salmon who lay their eggs and die. Great photography, too, with excellent detail and clarity! #11699862Chuck Green May 12, 2018
Wow, that critter is UUG LEE! Great shot, Paddy! <>< #11699995Emile Abbott May 13, 2018
Nature at work. Awesome macro,Paddy. #11700061Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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