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The Click Beetle
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Uploaded: 06/12/17 11:33 AM GMT
The Click Beetle
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While visiting the Calendar garden the other day my friend Pam all of sudden said OMG! Hold still. She then removed this weird looking critter off of the back of my shoulder. The master gardener Jon, told us it was a Click Beetle, named for the clicking sound it makes when it's on it's back with it's head till gets turned back over.
Before flying off for parts unknown I got this pic. of it.
This is my M.M. post, and also my B&W challenge entry for this week. It was this color to start with, my conversion just changed the background.
Thank you in advance for commenting, I'm glad I did not realize it was on me, I probably would have freaked out. :)
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Like two eyes watching you..Good one..R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
Never seen one - a rare find and capture of "clicker" and a good one for the challenge.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Mother nature never ceases to amaze me with her creations, you captured this perfectly, really like the black and white for this.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Is this the one with bright green eyes?, in Spanish they are called "Cocuyos", when I was a kid, we used to put them inside jar to see the glow, great capture
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This make a terrific B&W Sandi and I know I would have freaked out as well!
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. . . Earth laughs in flowers! Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hmm ... I have never seen (or heard) one either. Interesting camouflage-type patterning in its coloration. And I would guess, by the large false "eyes" on its back, that it is more frequently concerned about being the prey than the predator. So I'm thinking that you were probably pretty safe, Sandi!
And great job on harnessing your adrenaline burst to capture a lightning fast photograph, instead of wasting it on a freak out! :)
And great job on harnessing your adrenaline burst to capture a lightning fast photograph, instead of wasting it on a freak out! :)
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Sandi, it's a 'dandy' because of its huge sunglasses on its back, ☺ .
Perfect Manic Monday and Wednesday B&W challenge entry, my friend
Perfect Manic Monday and Wednesday B&W challenge entry, my friend
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The black markings as some may know are to make it look bigger to predators. Birds can't tell if they are eyes or not. You would love some of the huge exotic bugs we have down here. :)
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Lightfoot 1967
The click beetles I have seen are black, but I know there are different varieties. I can imagine how startling it would be to see those "eyes" looking at you! Good one.
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You are a pretty calm one Sandi. This a great take on that insect. I instantly noticed those false eyes on its back.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
The Eastern Eyed Click Beetle if my internet search was on the nose. And this would be the perfect chance to test the 1:1 focusing on your Nikkor 105mm. I'll bet that critter looks amazing up close.
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There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
What a big-eyed beetle !
You got a very detailed shot of it Sandi.
Very manic and also perfect for the BWC. I have added it to my list - I know you will change the gallery :)