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Blackest harlequin bug I've seen - Murgantia histrionica
Copyright © 2008 Ron Hemberger

Blackest harlequin bug I've seen - Murgantia histrionica
Shipley Nature Center, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA
December 16, 2008
Interesting blue cast as well; shot strictly with available light.
Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 17 December, 2008 - 8:09pm

Wow,
What a beauty! Nice one Ron.
… Lynette Schimming, 17 December, 2008 - 8:53pm

 
Thanks, Lynette
The bush sunflowers at this site are literally crawling with these bugs, the most I've seen in one place. It's great to finally find something to shoot in December.
… Ron Hemberger, 17 December, 2008 - 9:24pm

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