Micro soldier

14 June 2009 2 Comments Home » Insects etc.

        Almost too cute for its own good, a tiny soldier in the insect wars in my backyard microwilderness, this soldier beetle is related to fireflies, but cannot produce light.

        They are useful in gardens, controlling many pest insects like aphids.
Soldier in the insect wars

2 Comments »

  • Moe said:

    Beautiful shot!

    # 19 June 2009 at 6:05 am
  • Rick said:

    Thanks Moe. This was taken a few years ago in a beautiful garden in Howell MI. Great light, great subject.

    # 19 June 2009 at 1:15 pm

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