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Ocypus olens
This shot was taken in the afternoon on a path leading up to the tip of Monte Generoso (1700 mts.), on the border between Italy and Switzerland above Lake Como, in late summer. Open mountain grassland/pastures. The insect adopted a defensive (threat display) position as I got nearer to shoot.
Spotted on Sep 16, 2018
Submitted on Apr 24, 2020
