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I actually love black and white photography, but will never attempt it. I worked at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Pebble Beach while in grad school. After studying the masters and being surrounded by their work (actually able to hold the photographs!), I’m humbled. But a color photograph of a black and white beetle? I’ll try!
What a neat looking beetle! It’s so great, what we get to see, by walking when we can rather than driving. I went walking at 6am this morning, and saw beautiful white Egrets at the edge of a pond, so quiet. Wish I had a pic to share
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Yes, all dressed up and nowhere to go! I wonder what the stripes do for the beetle. We found it hanging out on the green plants, so I don’t think it’s camouflage. Fascinating insect. Beautiful.
Know this beetle?
Nick Turner identified it correctly… it’s a Banded Alder Borer. It’s a beautiful beetle!
I’ve never been a fan of black and white photography……….oh, wait, that’s a black and white beetle……..nevermind.
I actually love black and white photography, but will never attempt it. I worked at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Pebble Beach while in grad school. After studying the masters and being surrounded by their work (actually able to hold the photographs!), I’m humbled. But a color photograph of a black and white beetle? I’ll try!
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Is it perhaps a Rosalia funebris? The Banded Alder Borer
Oops, someone already identified it for you!
But thanks for your help, anyways! I truly had no idea what this lovely beetle was.
What a neat looking beetle! It’s so great, what we get to see, by walking when we can rather than driving. I went walking at 6am this morning, and saw beautiful white Egrets at the edge of a pond, so quiet. Wish I had a pic to share
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I love Egrets! Beautiful birds. And walking early in the morning is the best. So quiet and peaceful, compared with the rest of the day.
It is the best time, SO peaceful. Thanks for sharing your experiences and sights!
Elegant insect.
Yes, all dressed up and nowhere to go! I wonder what the stripes do for the beetle. We found it hanging out on the green plants, so I don’t think it’s camouflage. Fascinating insect. Beautiful.
Love the beetle. Definitely a color combo I haven’t seen before on a beetle. Great shot.
It was new to me! You can’t tell by the photo, but it’s pretty big, too. Maybe 2 inches long?
I didn’t know what it is…but it sure is special looking beetle!
Cool, isn’t it?
yes very cool….good eye!
I have my husband to thank. He spotted it!
It’s a banded alder borer (Rosalia funebris).
See: http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=rosalia+funebris&search=Search
What a beautiful beetle!
Thank you for the ID! This may be one of the prettiest beetles I’ve ever seen.