lygaeus equestris by CarolG

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Lygaeus equestris beetles can reach about 11-12 mm in length. They have characteristic red-black markings, fully developed wings and long, powerful legs. The red-black markings have a deterrent effect and serve to protect the insect. By storing the toxic ingredients of their food plants, they are unpalatable to potential predators.
These bugs feed on plant juices, particularly milkweed and dandelions.

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Recording media:	JPEG (digital)

Title:	lygaeus equestris
Username:	CarolG
Uploaded:	11 Apr 2012 - 6:05 AM
Tags:	Beetle, Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Macro, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	77
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posty57

11 Apr 2012 - 6:18 AM

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Looks like an over-dressed lily beetle, but in such stunning detail Tongue

Barry

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LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 6:22 AM

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I love these guys but have never managed to get a really good photograph of one. Don't need to now - you've done it for me!

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 6:33 AM

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you made a beetle,beautiful.

Cor

11 Apr 2012 - 7:02 AM

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2 x excellent 10*****
Cor.

dven (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:31 AM

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Two stunners ,i love the colours

dven

SUE118 (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:36 AM

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Impressive coat of arm's.

andylea (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:38 AM

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fantastic detail and colours carol wonderful textures v1 for me today a belter nice one Wink
andy

saeidNL (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:47 AM

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Two excellent and fantastic captures,Carol,
very well done.
Saeid

netta1234 (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:48 AM

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Two brilliant close up
Netta

Rolepics (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 8:00 AM

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Two cracking images Carol - Carole

PaulLiley

11 Apr 2012 - 8:23 AM

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Excellent shot Carol. Oustanding detail. paul

ljh (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 8:29 AM

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Excellent detailed captures.

Lucien.

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

11 Apr 2012 - 8:42 AM

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When you've reached the top there's really nowhere higher to go... He looks puzzled.
Moira

Lillian (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:16 AM

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Wonderful both of these Carol
Lillian

Ade_Osman (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:23 AM

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Glad to see you back posting Carol, mind you don't over do though mate....

Ade x

SlowSong (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:27 AM

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Pretty beetle. It looks cold, as if there's frost covering its body. Super shots, keep going.
Chris

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:48 AM

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super detail as always

RonnieAG (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 10:03 AM

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Sharp as a tack, Carol: two fine shots of thingeeee!
Ronnie.

sparrowhawk (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 10:32 AM

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love it

lonely_oryx (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 10:40 AM

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I usually recognise your images from the thombnail and this was no exception. Nice diagonal pose and excellent DOF

hary60

11 Apr 2012 - 10:42 AM

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Two great shots
Harry

annettep38 (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 11:14 AM

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lovely tuxedo!!

FeatherFriend (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 11:17 AM

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Smashing detail and colour Carol,
Geoff.

TonyDy (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 11:40 AM

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Two crackers, Carol, hope you are fully recovered.
Tony

digital_boi

11 Apr 2012 - 12:07 PM

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fine detail and colours here Carol two good captured i love the markings especially the one that looks like a martian nice work

Graham Grin Grin Grin

PattiW (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 12:30 PM

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Lovely set of images, no way to choose a fave of these two! Patti

achieverswales (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 12:35 PM

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Spectacular detail on both Carol, thank you for flower identities.

Regards

Trev.

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 1:53 PM

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Two beauties here, Carol...think V1 has to be my fave, though Wink
Are you feeling any better?
Trev

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 2:18 PM

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Super "Olly" images Carol.
Joan.

Daisymaye (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 2:30 PM

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Two excellent images Carol. He looks a little frosty..........Sandy

RajaSidambaram

11 Apr 2012 - 3:23 PM

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Well captured, Carol. These attractive bugs started appearing in large numbers in our college campus - Raja.

sweetpea62 (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 4:56 PM

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Brilliant detais and capture Carol,hope you are better now..Lin

Brian65 (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 5:38 PM

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2 Wonderful images Carol, detail couldnt be better, by the way i hope you are.
Brian

ChiliMan (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 6:30 PM

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They're that small?? Superb close-up on this gorgeous little fella, Carol. This one's got some nice patterning too, huh?

Andrew

evelen (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 6:34 PM

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two great captures carol.
eve.

ChristineD (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 7:03 PM

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Fabulous duo, v1 for my choice.

museebfoto

11 Apr 2012 - 8:46 PM

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Great close-up capture with amazing details.

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:25 PM

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really good shots love the detail here

bricurtis (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:31 PM

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Lovely bug - great colour and textures Carol.
Brian.

moiral (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 9:56 PM

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Very nice colourful captures Carole. Hope you are well on the road to recovery now. Moira

maryg (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 10:05 PM

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What a really interesting creature!

Fefe (e2 Member)

11 Apr 2012 - 11:44 PM

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My word! What a smart uniform uniform Grin Grin
Diane

photophantom

12 Apr 2012 - 1:14 AM

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pin sharp

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

12 Apr 2012 - 8:54 AM

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Two fab close ups Carol, the detail and colours have been superbly recorded

Geoffers (e2 Member)

18 Apr 2012 - 3:10 PM

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A superb image, wonderful detail and focus.

cassiecat

18 Apr 2012 - 3:14 PM

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v1 for me, stands out well from the blurred bg.lesley

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