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UnderBeetle

Posted by Ray (Bangkok, Thailand) on 1 September 2007 in Animal & Insect.

Large, shiny, green beetle reluctantly shows off its underside.

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Comments (12)

Paulo from Peso da Régua, Portugal

Great close up!

1 Sep 2007 9:40am

@Paulo: Thank you, Paulo.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

A perfect example about how to use the macro. Looks fabulous!

1 Sep 2007 10:14am

@badala: You are too kind, badala.

Evi from Athens, Greece

I don't like insects but it's a good macro shot and has marvelous details.

1 Sep 2007 12:40pm

@Evi: Insects are such beautiful critters, Evi.

Daniel & Jessica from Melbourne, Australia

This is an stunning insect. Looks cooler because you're actually carrying it, giving a good idea of its size!

1 Sep 2007 1:11pm

@Daniel & Jessica: It is stunning, and quite large, and very alive.

aggie from Singapore

Urghh! Creepy! But good shot!

1 Sep 2007 1:24pm

@aggie: Thanks, aggie.

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Nice closeup of the colourful beetle! But I would definately not be holding one in my hands!

2 Sep 2007 12:18am

@Stunner: Thanks, Stunner. It is a harmless beetle.

Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States

great macro and colors

2 Sep 2007 1:01am

@Double KK Photography: I am pleased you like it.

Lala from Long Sault, Canada

Beautiful but the little moving leg is freaking me out :)

2 Sep 2007 3:22am

@Lala: It is saying "Let me go".

Louis Despres from Lyon, France

don't hand it too strng ! funny macro (o;

3 Sep 2007 10:44am

@Louis Despres: I put it down, and it flew away.

Josh from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Love the colors on this little thing!

5 Sep 2007 5:42pm

@Josh: It is a quite beautiful beetle, Josh. Do you find this species in Malaysia?

Josh from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Not sure, but I'm pretty sure we have similar colored species of them. Huge ones like this!

6 Sep 2007 7:52pm

Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States

It's hard to believe it's a real creature, Ray!!! I'm amazed at the clarity.

11 Sep 2007 9:00am

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