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Black bronze beetles on flowers of Drummond wild onion (Allium drummondii) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 12, 2024



This photograph captures a striking scene featuring a black bronze beetle perched atop delicate purple Drummond wild onions amidst lush greenery.

The beetle's elongated body is covered in short dark hairs and features shiny black wings on its back. Its long legs are bent at the knees, with two of them grasping onto the flower while one leg points downward toward the ground below. The beetle appears to have a white or pale yellow patch on its abdomen, although this detail may be partially obscured by the surrounding foliage.

The wild onions boast delicate purple petals and green stems that extend from a central cluster of small buds. These flowers are surrounded by slender grasses with long blades that appear light green in color.

In the background, more grasses and leaves can be seen, providing context to the beetle's habitat. Overall, this image showcases a serene natural scene where a black bronze beetle is busy pollinating wild onions in a lush field or garden setting. – AI vision

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