The lady beetle wears the crown

I found this Hawaiian Crown Flower (Calotropis gigantea) occupied by a Variable Lady Beetle, which gives a good idea of how small the flower is.

8 thoughts on “The lady beetle wears the crown”

kzmcb September 7, 2023 at 1:01 pm

Fabulous shot and use of perspective. I don’t think I could keep my hand that steady.

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1. Graham Post authorSeptember 8, 2023 at 7:50 pm
  
  If you take enough photos, one will turn out, shaky hands or not! At least that’s my modus operandi!
  
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bushboy September 6, 2023 at 12:32 pm

A great macro Graham

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1. Graham Post authorSeptember 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm
  
  Glad you liked it Brian.
  
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restlessjo September 6, 2023 at 11:49 am

Almost surreal, and yes, Denzil might like it too.

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1. Graham Post authorSeptember 6, 2023 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks Jo. Glad you liked it.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt September 6, 2023 at 5:07 am

Wow, super shot, Graham! Denzil’s nature challenge kicks off this week with ladybugs as the theme.

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1. Graham Post authorSeptember 6, 2023 at 7:01 am
  
  Glad you liked it Terri.
  
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