lunch is served
Christmas Day and a lovely gift! An iridescent beetle (Tectocoris diophthalmus).
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a green tree frog with its mouth open, hope you like it as much as I did. Not a chance of success here though, in the next moment, the beetle was a safe distance away, and the frog’s mouth closed again.
Notice the tiny spider on the frog’s back.
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John Brotheridge, 3 months ago
Fabulous series of shots here. Shame he didn’t get to eat this time. Excellent capture.
thelotuspress in reply to John Brotheridge’s comment, 3 months ago
lol,maybe next Christmas! Your comment is greatly appreciated.
Denise Martin, 3 months ago
Great shot, Nicola!!
thelotuspress in reply to Denise Martin’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks, Denise. :)
Helen Bascom, 3 months ago
I have serious doubts that little frog could have successfully consumed such a large beetle! Great shot.
thelotuspress in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks, Helen. The next shot, showed the beetle got away, and the frog with mouth shut again looked so forlorn, I almost felt sorry for him.
betha, 2 months ago
Love your work!
thelotuspress, 2 months ago
Thanks, betha :)