Soldier Beetle (Cantharis pellucida)

There are suddenly a lot of these about. They are valuable pollinators and feed on a lot of insect pests so they are good to have around!

[Dianna Coile]

Great detail!

[Peter Day]

Good shot

[Nicole]

We had the same last year, all of a sudden they where everywhere even in the house. fab capture!

[ShirleyB]

Wonderful close up, great detail,

[Christopher Cox]

And they look great

[KoalaGardens🐨]

great macro!

[Bep]

Wonderful macro.

[Paula]

Great close up!

[Margo]

Great shot

[Dawn]

Cool macro

[Brooke Lindsay]

Fantastic detail you captured here!

[GaryW]

Awesome detail! Very cool colors, also.

[Lois]

Wonderful macro!

[Rick]

Great close up.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Julienne Jones]

@nicoleterheide - yes it is strange the way such numbers of bugs come and go in waves