chafer beetle?

[damage]

Hi all, I think this is an AMPHIMALLON SOLSTITIALIS....known as the summer chafer. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Deleted member 3428]

A damn good shot John, it looks a beast

 

[CReid]

Blimey what a whopper, no idea what it is though! Love the detail especially those back legs.

 

[33L]

if only i could take shots like these. by the way exif is not showing (for me) the kit you used. Care to share?

 

[damage]

Thanks Alby & Carl, it was a chunky little thing!

if only i could take shots like these. by the way exif is not showing (for me) the kit you used. Care to share?

Hi, Kit used was Nikon D90 with Tamron 90mm on 32mm of extension tubes and lit with external speedlight. As for taking shots like these it's just down to practice

 

[DaiTheDragon]

Lovely detailed shot.

Dai

 

[damage]

Thank you Dai