This is a little Black Carrion Beetle or Black Snail Beetle (Phosphuga atrata). I made friends with it, as you can see! Lovely little thing.
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- Ananka
- I have been Blogging since 2011. I first started with 2 Blogs about nail polish, which I do from time to time. My main focus is on my more recent Blog which is about photography, mainly nature and wildlife. Welcome to my little world :-)
What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt really is :-D
DeleteLove how the antennae look like little round balls all stuck together!
ReplyDeleteNever noticed that until you said! Well spotted :-D
DeletePink and black: beautiful combination of two colours. I like your photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Giorgio :-D
DeleteUm click magnífico, Ananka bjs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucimar :-D
DeleteHi Mrs Ananka. Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate it
ReplyDeleteBlack carrion beetles in Scotland and Indonesia are similar scavengers that feed on dead animals. However, Indonesia has more species due to its tropical climate, and beetles may be larger and active year-round.
As far as I am concerned, In Scotland, they are fewer and mostly active during warmer months.
Thanks Asep :-D They do indeed and are so important. Yeah we have a colder climate so only active during warmer weather. You are so right. :-D
DeleteGood capture ... and he looks comfy in your hand.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think he was. Thanks Jan :-D
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. You took a great photo.
Thanks Andrea :-D
DeleteGreat capture of the beautiful beetle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill :-D
DeleteUnfortunately, I don't have any bug friends. But I do have a lot of cat friends.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of bug friends and cat friends Irina :-D
DeleteThat's a lovely little thing!
ReplyDeleteIt really is Terry. Thanks :-D
DeleteBuena foto. Te mando un beso.
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DeleteVery nice-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :-D
DeleteIt's reading your palm.
ReplyDeleteI think it is Kirk, hopefully good news! :-D
DeleteIt is nice to see someone taking the time to appreciate the small things in the garden. You really found a unique friend to spend the afternoon with.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melody :-D
DeleteI hope you washed your hands
ReplyDeleteI certainly did haha! :-D
DeleteFully armoured!
ReplyDeleteIt is :-D
DeleteSo cute.
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Thanks :-D
DeleteBom dia minha querida amiga Ananka. Já vi vários besouros, são não sei, se temos essa espécie no Brasil. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro. Breve, começaremos, o mês de abril, desejo que seja um mês excelente e que cada vez mais, você recupere a sua saúde.
ReplyDeleteThanks Luiz, I am feeling better now and walking better too :-D
DeleteMore humans need to be friends with more insects. We would be in dire straits without them.
ReplyDeleteOh we would be David. Everything has its place on this planet. Maybe not us though!!!!
Delete...it looks iron plated!
ReplyDeleteIt does Tom :-D
DeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne :-D
DeleteHow cute! You always seem to make friends in nature :D
ReplyDeleteI love nature Shannon :-D
DeleteBrilliant macro Ananka! Pretty little beetle you made friends with. The insect world I find truly fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful and interesting. Thanks Denise :-D
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda :-D
DeleteA beautiful little thing indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt is Ivana. Thanks :-D
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