Bee beetle on peony is a photograph by Angel One which was uploaded on July 6th, 2013.
Bee beetle on peony
The bee beetles are scarab beetles of the subfamily Trichiinae, which is sometimes included in the Cetoniinae as a tribe.
They have hairy... more
by Angel One
Title
Bee beetle on peony
Artist
Angel One
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Macro
Description
The bee beetles are scarab beetles of the subfamily Trichiinae, which is sometimes included in the Cetoniinae as a tribe.
They have hairy sides of the elytra like their relatives, and the upper sides of the elytra are usually yellow with prominent black blotches which form incomplete bands. This, and the fact that seen from the side they resemble a hairy plump bee, has given them their common name.
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July 6th, 2013
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Comments (19)
Kay Brewer
Remarkable work! I've never heard of a bee beetle but we certainly know how they got their name! Nature is astounding. Voted your entry in the Wildlife contest. l/f
Susan Harris
This is amazing work!! Good job!!
Angel One replied:
thank you Susan..I have only seen a few of these in my lifetime...they are very precious to me
Gary F Richards
Outstanding beetle/peony composition, lighting, shading, stunning color and artwork! F/L voted
Murray Rudd
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Gary F Richards
Beautiful composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the WILD NATURE contest
Jon Delorme
Super closeup or a massive bee!
Angel One replied:
it's not a bee, but a beetle that mimics one. I love these...you have to be lucky to see one.
Deb Halloran
What an incredible macro shot with beautiful colors, light and detail. Nicely done. v/f
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