In-oak-bark pupa/beetle - Synchita fuliginosa Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA April 24, 2006 Size: about 3 mm
Beetle was extremely cooperative for this shot in stretching way out. You can see mouth details that are normally end-on and out-of-focus in most underbelly views. I'll no doubt post another shot or two in a few days when the beetle has attained its full color.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Jim McClarin on 24 April, 2006 - 8:38pm Last updated 16 September, 2008 - 11:07am |