JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Rainbow Beetle (Tarpela micans) At a disturbed mixed forest edge.<br /> Geotagged,Spring,Tarpela micans,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Rainbow Beetle (Tarpela micans)

At a disturbed mixed forest edge.

    comments (3)

  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Nice! I love these! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
      Lion
      View Lion class
      I think Mazzy grabbed this one and dented one of its elytra by accident! Do you see? Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
        Lion
        View Lion class
        Now that you mention it, I do see it. Why are so many insects in your area covered in dust? Is that dirt? Pollen? Posted 4 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Rainbow Darkling Beetle

''Tarpela micans'' is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.

Info 5 0
Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
View Flown Kimmerling's profile

By Flown Kimmerling

All rights reserved
Uploaded May 27, 2021. Captured May 1, 2021 10:02 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/18.0
  • 1/181s
  • ISO4000
  • 100mm