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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 :-)

Friday, 6 March 2026

Mating Green Dock Beetles

 

Green Dock Beetles Mating in Scotland

This is a few years ago. Two Green Dock Beetles mating. They are usually very active in May!

42 comments:

  1. Wow! This is a stunning photo. I've never seen these beetles in life. Have a nice weekend.

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  2. The green really shines on the beetle. Nice capture.

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  3. I love all the shades of green in this photograph.

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  4. Great shot! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  5. That is a good capture.

    All the best Jan

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  6. If I can get past the 'they are big bugs thing', then I will say how iridescent and beautiful they are!

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  7. I see bugs eschew the missionary position.

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  8. Cool photo. A beautifully colored beetle. They like the leaves of trees.

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  9. ...a shining little thing.

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  10. Green is my favourite colour! I love the shades of green in this photo! It is a beautiful beetle!

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  11. Boa noite minha querida amiga Ananka. Esses besouros são muito lindos. Acho que no Brasil, não temos essa espécie. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro e um excelente final de semana, com muita saúde.

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    1. They are popular over here Luiz. Thanks :-D

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  12. Fascinating and what a lovely shiny color they are.

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    1. They have such wonderful colours. Thanks Denise :-D

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