Red Soldier Beetle

Skulking on some thistles and hoping for some small insect like an aphid to provide lunch - if not he'll snack on a little nectar and pollen as a starter

[Peter H]

Cracking detail.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

what superb focus!

[Bep]

Wonderful sharp shot.

[amyK]

Excellent macro

[Babs]

Excellent shot. fav.

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Milanie]

Great focus on those antenna

[GaryW]

How fascinating!

[haskar]

Great close up and colours.