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Swollen- thighed Beetle (Oedemera nobilis), June 2019, local field, South Staffordshire, England. © Pete Hillman.
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I really like photographing O. Nobility. Possibly because of the contrast against the flowers, but more probably because they’re the only beetles I can ID with certainty.
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And this is one of the few beetles that keep still enought for you to snap it! 🙂
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It is obvious why they gave this beetle its name. Great capture.
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Thank you!
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Aha…the return of the beetle that pumps iron!
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Aha 🙂
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Impressive looking beetle. Looks like it works out😊
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lol! Thank you Belinda 🙂
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A fascinating picture!!
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Thank you Indira 🙂
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I’m a real sucker for anything metallic. Great photo of an impressive beetle.
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So am I 🙂 Thank you Linda.
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Wonderful colours. These beefy-thighed dudes seem to crop up a lot.
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They have lately 🙂
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