wabi sabi

huge number of these Monolepta australis beetles this year, I don't think this hibiscus bulb is going to make it but it makes an interesting image. no theme @koalagardens

[Anne]

Great to revisit past themes! Has the beetle damaged the bud?

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@365anne you can see holes being chewed all through the bud and the way the stamen has drooped, I'm thinking it's all over ...

[Diana]

amazing capture and wonderful presentation.

[Jacqueline]

Love your capture!

[Joan Robillard]

Nice

[Christine Sztukowski]

Nicely composed

[Kathy]

So many parts of the flower showing and the beetle is right there (chowing down on the flower?).

[katy]

@koalagardens the hibiscus definitely looks as if it has seen better days but it’s a great Wabisabi photo and the detail on the bug is superb

[Shutterbug]

That’s too bad. Is there a natural predator?

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@shutterbug49 yeah they are a native so part of the ecosystem (which the hibiscus is not lol) so some spiders, wasps, parasites and larger beetles will predate on them

[Brian]

Wow!

[Granagringa]

Definitely a striking image!