22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Lift off
Vividly coloured & spectacularly agile in the air recognizable by their tough shiny wing cases , the banana stem weevil captured unfurling its delicate wings before the flight. The tough shiny cases are just above the delicate wings protecting it from external environmental damage & providing a cushion for a smooth takeoff.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Balasore, Odisha, India, India |
| Copyright: | © Sritam Kumar Sethy |