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Black and White Cow Looking Macro Shot - Plectrodera scalator

Black and White Cow Looking Macro Shot - Plectrodera scalator
Amarillo, Texas, USA
July 4, 2013
Size: Approximately 2 inches
Coloring on this specimen is black and a very snowy white. Body of specimen is soft looking. Insect was crawling slowly on the patio/concrete at 2:00 p.m. on July 3, 2013. He was very curious about me and followed my movement.

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Black and White Cow Looking Macro Shot - Plectrodera scalator Black and White Cow Looking Macro Shot - Plectrodera scalator

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Nice shots, but if you want an ID, shoot from directly above.
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Only 2 shots I got
I subscribe to UglyHedgehog.com and they recommended I post these 2 pics, all that I have. Started raining heavily and I left subject for shelter. Could not find him later. He is in fact the Cottonwood Borer. Neighbor has many poplar trees.

Thanks for taking the time to comment though.

 
You're welcome!
Obviously, it worked this time. Do keep in mind the 'top down' shot for future submissions, particularly beetles and flies. I'm sure I speak for others when I see we'd like to see more of your stuff.

 
Thanks again Ron
I certainly will go for the "top down" shots in the future. I'm fairly new to macro photography and I have been so focused on getting that 1:1 ratio picture (I call them bug mug shots) I've lost some opportunities to capture the full beauty of the bug, especially when they fly away before I get the shot. I appreciate your encouragement for posting more subjects in the future. This is a great place to learn more about the amazing life going on in my own backyard and I'm finally getting good enough pictures that I won't be ashamed to submit them to you.

 
Great! See you around, hopefully often.
Check out the Forums. Go to Articles, where there's a list by topic. Look for the new shooter stuff - not as basic as it sounds - and articles on which features to capture on which specific insects.

Your tight cropping will be much appreciated here!

Maybe

 
Thanks for the ID
I think you are correct. After researching more, they are common in my part of Texas and my neighbor has a lot of poplar trees that they like to bore.

Thanks for your response.

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