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Tortoise Shell Beetle
Stanley Jones

Tortoise Shell Beetle

Tortoise Shell Beetle (Family: Chrysomelidae) I estimate this beetle to be ca. 1 cm long (0.39 in) and a little less in width. Photographed at Ro Macho de Monte east of Cuesta de Piedra, Chiriqui Province, Panama. Southern foothills of Volcn Baru at ca. 800 m (2,625 ft) elevation. Disturbed lower montane cloud forest and riverine.
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Habitat
Southern foothills of Volcn Baru at ca. 800 m (2,625 ft) elevation. Disturbed lower montane cloud forest and riverine.
Location
Ro Macho de Monte east of Cuesta de Piedra, Chiriqui Province, Panama.
Date taken
May 2012
Equipment used
Canon 7D with a Canon EF 300mm f4L IS USM lens, ISO 320, shutter speed 1/320 with flash, f/4.
L
That's an amazing little beetle ... looks like some Roman soldier's lost helmet or something ... and the composition of the photo is an excellent study with the well positioned beetle perched on that wavy leaf line, surrounded by the various shades of green. Just all around outstanding!
 
drkishore
Brilliant observation and a stunning capture of this little Tortoise Shell Beetle. Nice work Stanley!
 

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