Devil’s Coach Horse

This is cool! And so beautiful! Creophilus oculatus or devil’s coach horse is a species of large carrion-feeding rove beetle endemic to New Zealand. “The name “devil’s coach horse” is used for Ocypus olens, another large species of rove beetle … Continue reading

Macro Monday – February 12th 2024 – Flower Longhorn Beetle

Macro Monday – February 12th 2024 – Flower Longhorn Beetle

Happy Monday! This magnificent little dude is a Zorion australe aka Flower longhorn beetle which is endemic to New Zealand. You’ll find Some cool facts about Zorion/longhorn beetles on this page, they include but aren’t limited to, Super excited to … Continue reading

Macro Monday – December 4th 2023 – Wee Beedle

Macro Monday – December 4th 2023 – Wee Beedle

Happy Monday! I hope you’re well. 🙂 Eve rescued this little guy (she calls them “wee beedles”) from one of our rain water collection buckets. I couldn’t resist taking a couple of quick photographs before finding it a safe place … Continue reading