Well it certainly paid off, one hour of chasing around I managed to take pictures of these bugs. I thought it would be worth it as well considering it is Macro Monday.
HI, Brace yourself, it is called the “Swollen-thighed Beetle” (Oedemera nobilis). Only the male has swollen thighs (the bottom picture). I would like to get shots of the female before I post my pictures so the hunt goes on. Nice pics 🙂 – Colin
Nice pictures and you got the male and female. I have got lots of pics of males and haven’t been able to find a female yet. Nice work. 🙂
Thank you what bug is this i captured as im not very good at identifying them.
HI, Brace yourself, it is called the “Swollen-thighed Beetle” (Oedemera nobilis). Only the male has swollen thighs (the bottom picture). I would like to get shots of the female before I post my pictures so the hunt goes on. Nice pics 🙂 – Colin
Good luck
Beautiful shots and colour combination. 🙂
Thank you
The photo is beautiful and the insect is great, we have so few insects in Iceland and none such gorgeous.
Thank you