Trypocopris vernalis @ 2x - ventral view

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    This insect is a member of the dor beetles (Geotrupidae - Wikipedia)

    74 photos were taken with the Canon MP-E macro lens. 2 IKEA LED lamps were used for lighting, diffused with a paper cylinder.

    The beetle is mounted here, below you can see a single shot of a living individual!

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    MD_MC, Nikonian72, sorskoot, johnhallmen, and 129 other people added this photo to their favorites.

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    1. Plant Design Online 8 months ago | reply

      Incredible

    2. ECS Photography 4 months ago | reply

      Alright, this one is utterly amazing. JUST LOOK AT THE COLORS

    3. Howard Brodsky 2 months ago | reply

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    4. thierry.ysebaert 4 weeks ago | reply

      Stunning color and detail !!!!

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