Rudolph by cjwhite

Rudolph

I think the antennae on this Japanese Beetle look like deer antlers, so I've named it Rudolph. I have shots of the front of the beetle, but I liked this one the best. :0)

Thank you for the lovely comments and faves on yesterday's pics!!! :0)

Never seen a beetle like that before =)
June 22nd, 2011  
I grew up killing these guys..we had raspberry plants they just loved haha. But I love this detailed shot of him and your name for him! haha
June 22nd, 2011  
Great shot of this bug. I've never seen on with antennae like that. Good name for him.
June 22nd, 2011  
I like his shiny little hiney:)
June 22nd, 2011  
Aww! Looks kind of cute.. in the picture ;o)
June 22nd, 2011  
Cool pic and matching title! Great detail!
June 22nd, 2011  
Wow , amezing colouring beetle great close up
June 22nd, 2011  
Rudolph is one cool bug....great color & clarity!
June 22nd, 2011  
Great shot!
June 22nd, 2011  
What an awesome capture--they do look like little horns!
June 23rd, 2011  
Great perspective.
June 23rd, 2011  
oh what a pretty beetle. I like this antlers :)
June 23rd, 2011  
antlers or duck feet!
June 23rd, 2011  
That is kind of a pretty little beetle. The antennae are great! Wonderful shot, Cheryl!
June 23rd, 2011  
Cute shot!
June 23rd, 2011  
A very fitting name...LOL! Great shot!
June 23rd, 2011  
Super shot!
June 23rd, 2011  
Great detail and the color is wonderful.
June 23rd, 2011  
This angle certainly shows off his cute little antlers.
June 23rd, 2011  
Cool capture, caption!! I agree!!
June 23rd, 2011  
Great shot!
June 23rd, 2011  
What a great name, and love the antlers. Wonderful macro.
June 23rd, 2011  
Rudolph is a perfect name Carolyn. You are having wonderful luck locating bugs in your garden lately. This is lovely.
June 23rd, 2011  
cool! Wonder if it has a red nose?? lovely macro photography
June 23rd, 2011  
incredible details !!love it :)
June 23rd, 2011  
I love this.. the antenna on front look like tiny little hands.. this is an awesome capture on the japanese variety!!!
June 23rd, 2011  
great find....wow...good eye and great shot
June 23rd, 2011  
Fantastic detail. Good composition
June 23rd, 2011  
Oh, I just want to hang miniature Christmas ornaments from him! :-)
Great pic, Carolyn!
June 23rd, 2011  
Great colours on Rudolf!
June 24th, 2011  
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I agree..the back has some very interesting details.
June 25th, 2011  
Great picture!
June 27th, 2011  
Awesome details, it looks like another world
June 29th, 2011  
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