common red soldier beetle

It wasn't hard spotting the subject of this image - a bright red / orange beetle on a brilliant white flower with a white painted background.

Just as well with my eyesight these days!

both images: Fujifilm X-H2, TTArtisans 100mm f2.8 2x macro lens
1/550th of a second at f5.6, ISO 125
handheld

You can watch my latest nature update from our regular monthly stroll, as well as catch up with Douglas on his very first walk by watching the video below: