12 August 2016 - Life, Death and the Food Chain

Last night I went outside around midnight. Thought I'd take a quick glance at the sky for the Persied Meteors.  Instead, I happened to look down and see a long-horned beetle. I haven't seen one of these for years!  It was a big one, almost three inches long. 

Of course, I ran for my camera. It's not the best photo, taken by porch light, but you get the idea. 

I was up early this morning, and went out to see if he was still there. 

Yes, he was. Kind of. All I could imagine was maybe a raccoon found him.  

In a macabre sort of way, it reminds me of game pieces for Mr. Potato head.