Physopelta slanbuschii
Hello nature observers!!!
During one of my nature walks, I came across this beautiful little insect resting on a rough stone surface. Its bright red body, black markings, and long antennae immediately caught my attention.
At first glance, its colors made it look like a tiny living piece of artwork. The contrast between red and black was striking, and the small white spots added even more detail to its appearance.
| Latin name | Physopelta slanbuschii |
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| Observation date | 10 Oct, 2026 |
| Camera used | Google Pixel 7a |
| Photographers | @pokharelbro7 |
| Location | Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal |
Link to original community
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/407207413
| Latitude | Longitude | Map | |
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| 27.56444 | 84.16040 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.56444&mlon=84.16040 | NJ |
Thank you all for your precious time to see this beautiful insect. I would like to donate 5% of the rewards from this post to @stemsocial to support science and education on hive.
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