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Not the prettiest of critters, but in some way I find these cockchafers rather appealing. They are around here in their hundreds at present, their noses dug deep into the wild cistus flowers, enjoying the pollen. I have included a bad V.4 just for fun, where I disturbed one feeding, and it took off in disgust 
| Camera: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | cockchafer |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 26 Apr 2012 - 5:26 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up, Close-up / macro, Cockchafer, General, Macro, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 74 |
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Nice set but imho a little to much exposure ,there`s a fair amount of burnt out areas on all versions.
Maybe faster shutter or a card to shade the critters?
Nice set again Carol and an interesting beastie, it almost appears to have petals on its antennae.
Andy
Well I never !!
What a wonderful critter you have found here
Isnt life wonderful... so full of awesome looking critters and thanks to you we get to see them.
Depends on your definition of pretty Carol. I think it is wonderful and you have done it full justice here.
Wonderful detail. And lovely wooden texture in the shield that turns into transparent in no4. Very nice, with no 1 being my preferred pose.
Those antlers are impressive!
Cockchafers are responsible for my aversion agains all creepers. They might be called beautiful - as long as they don't land on me! Superbly detailed set of images, showing some really hairy bugs. Are only the young ones that hairy, or are there different kinds of cockchafers? I remember the ones from my childhood being very shiny.
Johanna
Lovely detail again, Carol, and I like the frame filling shape of v4.
Dave
Wonderful collection of captures Carol! I have a fondness for Cockchafers, great characters!!
Scott
Looks like he needs a shave, Carol! 
A fine set, love those three pronged antennae
Trev
A fine set again Carol think it is 4 votes and an extra vote for V3 today
Graham
Great set but I do like the wings in V4 Carol.
Regards
Trev.
Lovely shots but their grubs are big pest and can destroy your lawn
A terrific set of images Carol, he certainly is a hairy little critter
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