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This little beetle looks totally gloomy after losing the battle for mating rights.

This little beetle looks totally gloomy after losing the battle for mating rights.
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Canon EOS 50D

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Aperture f/14.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/60

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Aug, 2014

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