Longhorn Beetle - Crossidius hirtipes - Mono Lake, Mono County, California, USA October 6, 2008
I don't know if they were feeding on the pollen or just rolling around in it while attempting to mate, but the plant is called rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus). Several of the beetles were in the same vicinity, and some were mating.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by John Wall on 10 October, 2008 - 6:05pm Last updated 22 July, 2010 - 10:33pm |