Chrysomela (Chrysomela) populi (Linnaeus, 1758)

English: | |
German: | Pappelblattkäfer |
Danish: | Poppelbladbillen |
Date: | 23/08/2008 |
Location: | Austria, Niederösterreich, Ober-Danegg |
Copyright: | Per Hoffmann Olsen |
Camera: | Canon EOS 30D |
Lens: | Sigma 150mm 1:2.8 APO Macro |
I found an article about "Beetle Moms" and i remembered that i took almost identical images in Austria of a Chrysomelinae Species with the same protective behavior.
Read the article here: https://insider.si.edu/2013/09/beetle-moms-show-clear-signs-of-maternal-instincts-and-care/