Take-Off........ by debsphotos
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a ’Christmas Beetle" taking off after a quick visit

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  • SharonD
    SharonDover 4 years ago

    Good capture Deb.I haven’t seen a Christmas beetle in ages.

  • Jan Landers
    Jan Landersover 4 years ago

    oh my gosh, how incredible!

  • mariarty
    mariartyover 4 years ago

    This is an amazing insect, very colourful. I have never seen or heard of one before, I am guessing he can’t hurt you or you wouldn’t have him on your finger. You are very brave I don’t think I could let it land on me. Nice close up, good detail.

  • Marvin Collins
    Marvin Collinsover 4 years ago

    Beautiful shot Deb, love the colors, he looks pretty mean.

  • debsphotos
    debsphotosover 4 years ago

    Hello Sharon…me either….so it was great to see this one!!! Thanks for your comments!!

  • debsphotos
    debsphotosover 4 years ago

    Hi Jan..nice to meet you!!! Thank you for having a look!!!

  • debsphotos
    debsphotosover 4 years ago
    Hi Mari…Your right…their totally harmless…or he would’nt be on my finger!!! Known these since we were kids…only see them at christmas time!!!! Appreciate your kind comments..Thank you!!
  • debsphotos
    debsphotosover 4 years ago
    Hello Marvin..Really good to have ‘contact’ with you again!! Thanks for your lovely remarks!!!
  • Gilberte
    Gilberteover 4 years ago

    HI Deb..wonderful, colourful macro.I had never seen nor heard of this insect.

  • pryere
    pryereover 4 years ago

    An incredible shot Deb, so much clarity and detail, perfect timing aswell.