I crouched low
to examine
a red beetle
on a milkweed leaf.
It had eight black
spots. I cannot
profess to own
such courage
as to stand before
this long, conspicuous
breath.
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Sweet and Bitter Greens 
I’ve seen giant red beetles before. They can be about the size of an average boot or even a phone from my experience. Intriguing creatures but terrifying to look at sometimes.
I loved reading this. Excellent details penned so eloquently.
Thank you Lucy. It seems the world is full of fascinating creatures of every size. This lockdown has given me ample time to explore the back yard. D