There are several species of cardinal beetles - most with this wonderful red colouration and the distinctive antennae.
Technical Information: Photographed with a Dynax 7 with Sigma 105 mm lens.
Copyright Dan Tunstall Pedoe 2005. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.
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