A macro photograph captures two insects on a green, spiky plant stalk. In the foreground, a large beetle with a black head and thorax and a bright red abdomen with black spots is perched on the stalk. Its antennae are extended, and its legs are gripping the plant. To the right and slightly below the large beetle, a smaller, white and black beetle is also visible, seemingly interacting with the larger one. The background is softly blurred, showing hints of green foliage, suggesting an outdoor, natural setting. The lighting appears to be natural daylight, likely in the morning or afternoon. The focus is sharp on the insects and the plant stalk, with the background out of focus, creating a shallow depth of field. There is no visible text in the image.

Sunny afternoon on a Qarağandı walkway,

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Ruslan

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Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 01:03 AM

7d ago

Qarağandı city administration, Kazakhstan

49.89800, 73.20500

A macro photograph captures two insects on a green, spiky plant stalk. In the foreground, a large beetle with a black head and thorax and a bright red abdomen with black spots is perched on the stalk.…read more

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