Creepy Crawlies

[sawman]

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Click_Beetle.jpg
This came out of the grass & seing as I was down there & had the macro on.

[Ladybird]

eeeugh!!! nice colours, but not pretty!:(

[Jonnyreb]

seeing as I was down there & had the macro on.

:eek: I've never had my macro on when i wake up in the bushes :lol:

Nice shot indeed :thumbs:

[Forbiddenbiker]

eeeugh!!! nice colours, but not pretty!:(

:agree:

Super clarity too.

[staffitaxi]

[QUOTE=Jonnyreb;240254]:eek: I've never had my macro on when i wake up in the bushes :lol:

Then you should be more careful!!:lol:

Really nice shot, I always get a little worried with these macro shots.

Imagine if these beasties really were that size.

Andrea

[IanC_UK]

ewwww any idea what the heck it is ? lol

[CT]

Tis a Click Beetle.

Ampedus sanguinolentus – a click beetle (family Elateridae)
These beetles get their common name from the distinctive click that they make as they propel themselves into the air (as shown here) with a special mechanism that uses powerful muscles in the thorax. Their larvae have a long thin body and are often called ‘wireworms’, some of which are pests in fields or gardens because they damage plant roots.



http://www.nationalinsectweek.co.uk/images/photos/ampedus_sanguinolentus_dele.jpg




Thank gawd for Google. ;)

[photostar_1]

Wow, those feathery things coming out of its head look fierce!

[sawman]

:eek: I've never had my macro on when i wake up in the bushes :lol:

Nice shot indeed :thumbs:

Its drier than waking up in a ditch But I wont bore you with that story!
Glad You liked the wee beetle.