Longhorn beetle - Stenocorus meridianus

An interesting little beetle, about an inch (2.5cm) long. They spend most of their life as larvae living in the bark of diseased or rotting trees. It's a bug's life.....

[Joan Morvinson]

Great capture as always. the wing case looks like an extra bit of baggage it is having to carry around

[ShirleyB]

interesting shot, with great detail.

[bkb in the city]

That is quite the beetle. Nice catch

[Jeff Witts]

Stenocorus meridianus? I reckon you must spend longer googling the names of these creatures than you do photographing them!

[Christine Webb]

beautiful fav.

[Julienne Jones]

@jomo - yes it does look rather hefty!

@jeff - quite possibly! But I do have to find out what they are!

@shirleybankfarm @bkbinthecity @365projectorgchristinewebb - he's a great bug isn't he!

[Ann T.]

Very nice macro.

[Deborah McGavock]

I like his long tailed waistcoat! Great colour.

[Yeshanghai]

Amazing macro shot with great focus and details. FAV

[The Intermittent Photographer aka Blue Rose]

Cracking detail.

[Hilary]

You are so good at these close up shots. Fav

[Bep]

Fantastic close up, as always. Fav.

[Christopher Cox]

He looks like he's dancing!

[Kat]

Your macro shots are unbelievable. Fav!

[Linda]

FAV

[Rick]

Awesome shot, Julienne.

[AmyJ]

Wow - great one!

[Vera]

They are so amazing when looked at up-close!

[Nova]

Great macro shot Julienne. :)

[Julienne Jones]

@woofandweft1 - You're right! I does look like a waistcoat!

@christophercox - Yes he does ....and with those legs I bet he has some great moves

@aat3877 @yeshanghai @bluerose15 @hilarymeme @katrinastabback @pippie @rickster549 @basqgirl @vera365 @novab - thank you all so much for the lovely comments