Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It is indeed a Japanese Beetle, the scourge of anyone who loves roses, hibiscus and other flowering plants. in addition to the beetles devastating our flowers and shrubs, their grubs destroy lawns. Nasty little bugs. That is, however, a fine image. Macro Frank? Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
After photographing, I recommend you crush it between your thumb and forefinger. That produces a satisfying crackling sound and saves a tree. Paul via phone > On Sep 11, 2015, at 10:59 PM, Knarf wrote: > > It's a Japanese Beetle: > >

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Waller
I generally captured them on tape (body tape) and Dispose of them in the garbage. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenquist@comcast. >Subject: Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf > >After photographing, I recommend you crush it between your thumb and >forefin

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-12 Thread Mark C
Nice photo but as noted, a destructive beetle! Good practice nonetheless. Mark On 9/11/2015 9:51 PM, frank theriault wrote: Uninspired title. Have no idea what type of beetle this is - how many million species of beetles are there? He's about twice the size of a lady bug. I rather liked the

PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-11 Thread frank theriault
Uninspired title. Have no idea what type of beetle this is - how many million species of beetles are there? He's about twice the size of a lady bug. I rather liked the iridescence (which I suspect would be spectacular in the sun) and the little white tufts on his sides:

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-11 Thread Knarf
It's a Japanese Beetle: http://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=Japanese-Beetle Another alien species and quite a destructive one apparently. Cheers, frank On 11 September, 2015 9:51:37 PM EDT, frank theriault wrote: >Uninspired

Re: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf

2015-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
Totally like the entire scene, Frank! J - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <knarftheria...@gmail.com> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 6:51:37 PM Subject: PESO - Beetle on a Leaf Uninspire