Comment from MKFlood
No clue but it looks like a party. Wink. Lol. The angle of the shot of the bugs Inside the flower is great. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017

thanks again

Comment from cleo85
I don't know what they are, but they look like those bugs who just killed some of my flowers. I was told the are nymphs of flower-bugs.
Anyway, you captured them well, so an expert should be able to identify them. The yellow of the flower and how you cropped the photo lead the attention of the viewer to those plant eaters.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

thanks a lot cleo

reply by cleo85 on 19-Jun-2017

You're most welcome!

Comment from Sange
Chrysolina Beetles.
Great capture showing these Invaders among the bright sunny Yellow of the St John's Worth.
Focus is sharp where it needs to be and Exposure is handled well.
Nice Capture Fred ;)

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

thanks a lot Sandra for the identification and nice comments

Comment from Envision
I like the framing of this flower and the nice detail of the stamen and the beetles. They look like some type of leaf beetle. There is a St. John Wort's beetle which I think is the same or similar to the mint leaf beetle. I can't tell if they have the tell tale green sheen and dimples. It would be interesting to know what they are.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

thanks a lot Grace

Comment from michiganmike
They seem to be some kind of beetle. They are quite tiny and hard to identify at this magnification. They (as well as the interior of the flower) are shown in fine detail and great colors.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

many thanks mike

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Fantastic shot. I of course have no idea what buggy little fellows are hanging out in your bloom but the capture offers up grand focus. Having a fabulous family dinner. LOL Great natural color and wonderful lighting. Focus fabulous as well. I really like strength in your cropping as well. Really well done! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

thanks a lot debi

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the heart of the St John Wort flower with it's visiting Beetles that I think maybe Leaf Beetles / Timarcha goettingensis though I could be wrong. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

I'll check;
merci beaucoup

reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

Chrysolina beetles, thanks to Sange

Comment from nikman
Sorry cannot help you on this one! Your fine macro shot gives us a good look at your lovely bloom and the bugs. Sharpness and exposure are fine. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

many thanks again

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice rare nature scene.Presentation is very nice.Don't know their names.The Mini bugs and details,yellow flower and petals,center design and green b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are very nice.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017

many thanks again