tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post2886430946549750319..comments2023-07-17T04:07:46.354-07:00Comments on Gardener in the Distance...gardening and belonging in Ballarat.: Christmas BeetleGardener in the Distancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-66839104184577500602012-01-14T03:42:58.678-08:002012-01-14T03:42:58.678-08:00Jordan, we are the driest continent on earth, with...Jordan, we are the driest continent on earth, with timelss spaces and overwhelming climatic conditions, but somehow the life that's been able to sustain itself here has been able to proliferate into marvellous forms.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-7324258860405490152012-01-13T12:54:49.696-08:002012-01-13T12:54:49.696-08:00The insects in Seattle are quite dull compared to ...The insects in Seattle are quite dull compared to that.Jordan Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619237580488545143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-83027723240453268972012-01-09T07:15:34.441-08:002012-01-09T07:15:34.441-08:00Michael, if only we could get them all to gather i...Michael, if only we could get them all to gather in the same place at the same time! <br /><br />Thankyou, Andrew. Good luck - finding them is a revelation. <br /><br />Hi Demie - yes, very tantalising!Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-75087395436107095542012-01-09T07:11:43.529-08:002012-01-09T07:11:43.529-08:00Bonnie, I think alot of the gifts are the free one...Bonnie, I think alot of the gifts are the free ones. <br /><br />Hi Michael, yes, they're real beauties, quite collectible! <br /><br />David, yes, better than a Christmas decoration! <br /><br />Hi Catmint. I get an amazing orange and black thing buzzing around occasionally too.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-85217265106486600592012-01-09T04:32:47.361-08:002012-01-09T04:32:47.361-08:00i`ve never seen anything like this before... looks...i`ve never seen anything like this before... looks like made of gold!erleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-39867987923327607122012-01-08T10:02:25.000-08:002012-01-08T10:02:25.000-08:00It's a real beauty to see..
I hope to capture ...It's a real beauty to see..<br />I hope to capture more of my insects during 2012.<br />Take care..theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-23625971461425243972012-01-08T05:06:31.192-08:002012-01-08T05:06:31.192-08:00Great color. I imagine that hundreds of them on a...Great color. I imagine that hundreds of them on a coniferous tree gives the impression of sparkling Christmas lights.Dig Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993518443437173921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-40985055699980189082012-01-08T00:51:44.330-08:002012-01-08T00:51:44.330-08:00lovely beetle, I've seen blue ones, I wonder i...lovely beetle, I've seen blue ones, I wonder if they come in different colours (like us)Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-203440564304686622012-01-07T08:48:28.701-08:002012-01-07T08:48:28.701-08:00Indeed, Faisal. The Christmas Beetle isn't ju...Indeed, Faisal. The Christmas Beetle isn't just for Christmas. He's a handsome beast, ain't he?David Marsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194429506546837258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-14699770977912165742012-01-07T05:18:40.803-08:002012-01-07T05:18:40.803-08:00Faisal,
I thought you spray painted a beetle. Very...Faisal,<br />I thought you spray painted a beetle. Very cool. We don't have anything like that here, sorry to say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079722435186265697.post-61955969759303658492012-01-06T21:16:30.793-08:002012-01-06T21:16:30.793-08:00The beetle is beautiful. No, Christmas is not jus...The beetle is beautiful. No, Christmas is not just one day. There are gifts to be found everyday if we just open our eyes and accept.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.com