Yesterday as I was walking my wife to her vehicle after work she noticed a couple of "beetle like" creatures hanging around her truck. The one pictured here was actually waiting for her right by the door handle. He had beady little eyes. I knew right away this guy was stalking her. We brushed him away as well as his buddy, then headed for home. After doing a little research this evening my wife found out his true identity. It's a Western Conifer Seed Bug, also known as a Stink Bug. I found this sort of interesting. Just the other day Abe at My Canon Photography Blog posted a stink bug that looks completely different. I guess "stink" does come in all shapes and sizes.
watch out, he's prolly still stalking ya'll!! look at those eyes, he hasn't forgot!
Beautiful macro.
What a beautiful shot !! It is so colorful !! gGreat..Unseen Rajasthan
He is very pretty. Love his coat of many colors--let's name him Joseph. I've only seen green Stink bugs.---That I knew about anyway. MB
I really like this stink bug photo. He has some neat color and designs on his back.
Charming little beast. I like the spiffy red design.
Small City: Joseph huh: I guess he looks like a Joseph. Certainly not a Bob or Bill.
AB: Spiffy and stinky at the same time.
This is a wonderful photograph! Such terrific colors and so nice and sharp.
He has a rather attractive design for being such a little stinker!
The colors are wonderful - like art from South America or Africa. And the body's in focus. I call that part a miracle :)
P.S. The stink bugs I saw growing up in California were solid black, more like cockroaches. I expect most anything could be called a stink bug if it meets the right qualifications ;)
Jacob: It was tough getting him to hold still while I taped the stencil on him. ;-)
tapirgal: It's funny you mention South America or Africa. A friend of mine through work called me today from Pennsylvania and told me it reminded him of Mexican or Aztec markings.
We have them here too, but they are not quite as fancy!
great shot! this is my kind of variety.
nikonsniper steve