Woody Wonders
<p><strong>Woody Wonders:</strong> An amorous pair of <em>Xylorhiza adusta</em> beetles belonging to the Family Cerambycidae, look indistinguishable from a bit of dry wood and would have gone unnoticed if the photographer had not been accompanied by his entomologist guide. On closer inspection the photographer discovered the tiny, beady black eyes, long antennae and a pair of legs, clinging steadfastly to a real woody twig. The image drew our judges’ attention for its unique focus on camouflage as a survival strategy.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Amboli, Maharashtra<br />
<strong>Details:</strong> Camera: Nikon Z7, Lens: Nikkor Z MC 105 mm. F/2.8 VR S macro, Shutter speed: 1/160 sec., ISO: 640, Aperture: f/13, Focal length: 105 mm.<br />
<strong>Date:</strong> July 31, 2022, 10:02 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Photo: Angad Achappa</strong></p>
