Acmaeodera pulchella

At a mixed forest edge.

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Love this shot. The contrast is so overwhelming as to almost miss the beetle. That beetle really seems to love this flower, it's on all photos :) Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Haha! I almost missed it (in person) as well! The glimmer of the drop of water on its back caught my attention! Posted 4 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  also, another boring common name! I think it could be a bit more creative :D Posted 4 years ago
3. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    "The boring"
    
    In reference to your description, and it being a Borer beetle. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Bahhahaha!
      How about we throw in some Southern Appalachian slang? Maybe a Boring Thingamajig? Or a Boring Whimmydiddle?
      
      Both words basically mean "a thing" or "a contraption" Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I love that second one! Posted 4 years ago

Wesley Goorachan

Lion

It took me way too long to notice that beetle lol Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It is great at matching, isn't it? Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous whimmydiddle ;) Posted 4 years ago

The Flat-headed bald cypress sapwood borer

''Acmaeodera pulchella'', the flat-headed bald cypress sapwood borer, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling