Comment from Mara del Mar
I like. He have a cute orange color with black stripes. Good lighting, nice texture, good angle and sharp focus. Excellent details and nice background. Well done
Mara

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

many thanks mara

Comment from Lilibug6
I have never seen this kind of bug! What is it? These seeds are interesting looking as well! nice clear focus! good job! Thanks for sharing!
Lilibug6

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thanks again;
the answer is in the notes

reply by Lilibug6 on 24-Jun-2014

Oops have to do more reading lol! Have a great day=) Lili

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
The Shield Bug is beautiful camouflaged with the seeds that surround it almost matching the patterns on it's wing cases though the colours do not match. Artistic composition & framing with superb camera techniques with razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

merci suzanne

Comment from Zilyram
We have stink bugs in Alice Springs but they are totally black so this one is very different. The ones we have when you tread on them they omit an disgusting odour which when they were in plague proportions a few years ago made for an unpleasant time.

Nice capture of this one with good focus and composition.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thanks a lot mary

Comment from Capture This
excellent quality photo. Great details and excellent angle here!! wonderful view of the unique beetle and seeds. This one is a "Potato Beetle" and females can produce 20-40 yellow eggs under the leaves of the host plant.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thanks a lot for your comments and name;

Comment from Sange
Ha! This is no beetle Fred! This is a Stink bug! Also called a Shield bug! They have a foul odor much like rotten almond or coriander.
Excellent close up of this wee stinker! Great color and fine sharp focus.
Great find! =)

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thanks a lot Sandra for your kind comments and accurate identification; a previous reviewer said it is a potato beetle....

reply by Sange on 24-Jun-2014

They come in different colors..most think they are just brown. But you have the colorful kind here. They are very cool looking up close.
You did a fab job. 😀👍

Comment from DavidP
Me either Fred but its a nice macro image of this red beetle with the black stripes. Very sharp focus and the seeds are so unusual. Nice find and a good photo for sure.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

many thanks again

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact. I like the clarity and focus. The lighting is perfect.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

many thanks again

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Superb shot!.There is clarity. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thank you

Comment from BluiizCA
At first glance, I thought I was looking at some form of caramel candy. That is indeed an interesting looking beetle. Lovely b/g and great detail on the beetle. Very nice photo!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

thanks so much