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Family Picture: Yellow Hoplia with Two Tiny Offspring on Arctotheca Calendula

A heartwarming scene captured during my Sunday jog in the Forest. A yellow Hoplia beetle and its two adorable babies find shelter on an Arctotheca calendula, showcasing the beauty of family in the heart of nature.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Rabat, Morocco
Camera: SM-A750F
Copyright: © Kawtar Anini