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Lily Beetle

Lily Beetle

Although these beetles destroy my lilies and fritillaries every year, they are extremely photogenic!

Although these beetles destroy my lilies and fritillaries every year, they are extremely photogenic!
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 160 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 100/1

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Chippenham, Wiltshire, GB

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Jun, 2020

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So pretty! Love how shiny & smooth it is!

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Thank you! They are a pest, but make up for it by being pretty!

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