This photo is from 31st May 2021 and was shot with my HUAWEI P20 Pro.
This is a Sexton Beetle (or Burying Beetle) with little orange mites on it. Basically the mites hitch-hike on the beetle to their next food source and cause the beetle no harm. Interestingly the mites eat eggs and young maggots which means the Beetle larve are more likely to survive too. So all in all a pretty good deal for both parties!
I was happy with my walk today...10 miles (16km). I didn't feel any pain and glad my legs are still good for it! It was a decent day not too hot and no rain!
...a good deal for both!
ReplyDeleteYup sure is!
DeleteSo tiny are these mites that I did not notice them initially. Very nice capture!
ReplyDeleteYes I was the same when I saw the beetle. Isn't it amazing :-D
DeleteSuch a cool photo. WOW, 10 miles, that's some walk, good for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yup getting there :-D
DeleteMe alegra que estés mejor. Genial foto. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThanks me too! Glad you like it :-D
DeleteCool shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :-D
DeleteMy Darling! I am happy you can walk and you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Irina, slowly getting better :-D
DeleteSo interesting ❤️🍂🍁
ReplyDeleteThanks :-D
DeleteI didn't know of it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt is so cool I think :-D
DeleteMy goodness! You walked such a long way! That is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I do really like walking :-D
DeleteI didn't notice the mites until you mentioned them and I took a closer look. I think this would be called mutualism (where both partners benefit in the symbiotic relationship).
ReplyDeleteThey are hard to spot at first! Yes that's the one, I know there are a few types. Thanks for visiting :-D
DeleteThat's a nice walk! And how cool that they help each other. :)
ReplyDeleteIt really was! I know pretty amazing! Thanks :-D
DeleteFico impressionado com as fotos de insetos maravilhosos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Luiz :-D
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