Beetlemania

This is a photo of a juvenile Chinese mantis (Tenodera Sinensis) chowing down on a fruit fly (Drosophila Melanogaster). It was taken with a Canon EOS R6 MkIII using a RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens. This photo was taken by myself using my own camera that I had less than a week to learn to use after its purchase. How we obtained the photo was difficult, as we had to first find a mantis during its meal, then extract it and place it under the fiber optic spotlight to get the c

Schönherr's Blue Weevil (Eupholus schoenherri) is one of the most visually incredible beetles in the world. This species belongs to the family Curculionidae, which includes the true weevils. It is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea. Adults are known for their brilliant blue, turquoise, and black coloration, which forms intricate stripes and patterns across their bodies and elytra. Unlike many brightly colored animals that rely on pigments, the vivid colors of Eu