Green-metallic leaf-beetle feeding on buttercup pollen
by prsjnb
Not a mint leaf beetle, as I had first supposed, but Cryptocephalus aureolus, which has no common name. The distribution of this species in the UK is described as Nationally Notable B (widespread but scarce) on the UK Beetle Recording site (https://www.coleoptera.org.uk/spe.../cryptocephalus-aureolus), with the majority of sightings in central and southern England and Wales. When I viewed the image full-size it was apparent that at least two other species of insect were present on/in the one buttercup flower 😲.
The image also serves to illustrate the surprisingly good close-focus capabilities of the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro.
The image also serves to illustrate the surprisingly good close-focus capabilities of the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro.
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Uploaded19/05/2021 - 21:27
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Posted 20/05/2021 - 18:57
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Nicely captured.
Posted 18/06/2021 - 12:17
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I own that Tamron lens and your image beautifully promotes its macro credentials. A memorable image. Bravo.
Posted 30/12/2021 - 06:50
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You have amazing photography skills , loved your all pics.
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