Georg TuparevJun 22
Claudia Zahn

⚠️ The Alien of the Undergrowth…
Meet the Tortoise Beetle (Stolas genus) — a creature so bizarre, its shell looks like a metallic turtle fused with a spaceship. But that armor isn't just for show. It’s a survival masterpiece, evolved to confuse predators with its unusual shape, blend into the forest floor, and protect its soft body like a living shield.

By #InsectWars
#NaturePhotography #Plant #Plants #Flower #Flowers #Animal #Animals #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography

Jun 19 at 1:52amWeb
Show threadClaudia ZahnJun 19

Für alle, die nach der Quelle fragten, denen ich aber nicht antworten kann, weil der Beitrag anscheinend nicht existiert:

#InsectWars
https://www.facebook.com/Insectswars/posts/pfbid0DY3k2Vfbs1EMeN866Rz6DWjTVDYzkXFpwYD8W7BreBs3GeGvomfroP8QeoDZv1pVl

Show threadSunni BergeronJun 19
@Adrenochrome
Wow!! This capture is breathtaking! This beetle looks otherworldly from this angle! Great shot!!!
Show threadearthlingJun 19

@Adrenochrome

How it really looks like.

@photography
#insects
#beetles

Show threadClaudia ZahnJun 19

@appassionato @photography

😍 ❤️

Show threadForestOrcaJul 3
Love that color! What a gorgeous beetle!
Show threadBlack Chic with the Red TruckJun 19
@Adrenochrome
Aww! His little face! 🥹🥰
Show threadAnkeJun 19
@Adrenochrome @mrundkvist
a) That's a trilobite beetle, not a tortoise beetle.
b) Considering the cartoony face, I strongly suspect this to be AI generated, possibly directly based on
https://www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/14430498300 which has exactly the same pose...
Platerodrilus ruficollis IMG_1762 copy

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Show threadkolyaJun 19
@Anke @Adrenochrome @mrundkvist
yep, that cutesy face is definitely  generated. here's another example of what it actually looks like
Show threadF4GRX SébastienJun 19
@kolya @Anke @Adrenochrome @mrundkvist thank you for restoring a decent level a knowledge. We have to be cautious of everything now. this is infuriating. Last and only warning before a block, Claudia.
Show threadkolyaJun 19
@f4grx @Adrenochrome
I understand your frustration but Claudia probably didn't even know the pic was manipulated. 
Show threadF4GRX SébastienJun 19
@kolya @Adrenochrome simpler than that, she didnt like it and blocked me. Case closed.
Show threadDonald HobernJun 20

@Anke @Adrenochrome @mrundkvist

Thanks for this. I was about to add similar comments.

Show threadMate XJun 19
@Adrenochrome
😯...Wwwooohhhooo...👌...it's magnificent l love it and have never seen or heard of...👍...thank you...🖐
Show threadClaudia ZahnJun 19

@Dora

#MeToo
The name of 90% of the insects I see is "WhatTheF*ckIsThis".

Show threadMate XJun 21
@Adrenochrome
And there are more to be found....🙏💚
Show threadJoshua A.C. NewmanJun 19
@Adrenochrome the original picture.
Show threadQHudspethJun 19
@Adrenochrome oh my god, that FACE!
It’s like a Henson creature. Adorable!
Show threadClaudia ZahnJun 19

@QHudspeth

This is a comment on Facebook where I found this photo.

Show threadDaniel Howard 🌻Jun 20
@Adrenochrome Reminds me of the character Moya from Farscape.