Stripped bare

These red lily beetles have completely stripped the one and only fritillary plant that's growing in the front garden, it's now just a stalk!

I can't imagine what they were doing but I suspect there might be more of these little critters on the way soon...

[Margo]

Great capture

[Maggiemae]

Sounds like they are a pest! You know what to do with pests - spray 'em!

[Babs]

Fabulous close up I think you are going to have more of a problem pretty soon.

[PTP: Past their Prime]

Ooh-err! Nicely captured.
@snaggy

[Shirley]

Nice macro. But sounds like you need to get rid of them

[Karen Mitchell]

Well this is charming despite the fact they sound invasive and annoying!

[Margaret Brown]

Oo-er, lovely macro, fav!!

[Catherine P]

Brilliant macro

[Masquerade]

Great shot - and judging from what they're doing, you're right, you'll have more next year!

[Dyan Stevens]

Great shot of these love bugs.