shield bug

[Sally Ings]

Great pattern, cool details

[Susan Golding]

That is fantastic!

[dh (delena)]

Very pretty bug. You could wear this as a brooch.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waaw!! Such a fascinating bug - such a wonderful colour and a super macro shot Jan FAV

[Pat Knowles]

Never seen anything like this never mind knowing the name.....a lesson in bugs!

[Lee]

Great close shot. Its got a fabulous shield.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Wonderful capture

[Myrna O'Hara]

Gosh is this awesome!!

[Maggiemae]

This would make an exquisite brooch! Fav for your good focus!

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful capture!!

[Barbara Day]

Lovely ...is it a Beatle ?

[Kerri Michaels]

Nice...

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful capture of this bug!

[Sue Barnicoat]

never seen a red one before only green

[Meredith McNay]

Wow what beautiful colours.

[Clare]

This is soo cool!! What a great shot!!

[Donna]

Beautiful!

[Robyn]

Gorgeous detail. Fav

[Rachel]

You can see how it got it's name! Great shot.

[Louise]

Great shot! I love shield bugs, this one is a hairy shield bug :)

[Jan Hall]

@roachling Thanks for the IDs Louise. You're goood!

[Louise]

@jantan
haha, I just like bugs so I read about them and identify (and do my best to remember) everything I find!

[elkehochban]

Awesome macro work!

[Cathie]

Gorgeous close up.