The little ladies and I took the dogs for a walk yesterday and something whizzed through the air in front of Maddux and my face! We saw it land on the ground and apparently, the reason it caught our attention, was because it was such a brilliantly shining green color. Does anyone know what kind of beetle this is?

We watched the little fella skirt back and forth across the hot pavement like it had a predetermined destination - until it saw us. Then it was a frantic flit about the blacktop as it tried to decipher whether or not we were friend or foe. Or lunch? It was a good time before I was able to get some photos of it.

It wasn't very happy about being photographed. I wasn't sure if it was trying to come at me or just trying to get in my shadow and hide but it would seriously not stay still. I'm amazed I got such decent looking pictures of the little critter! It almost looks like one of those bombardier beetles that shoots hot acid from its butt, so, I didn't get too close 🤣

It finally propped up and looked at me, almost hungry but confused. You ever wonder what's going through a bug's head? Like, "are you gonna eat me?", "please don't step on me." or do they even think? What do you think? While you are pondering that, REMEMBER TO BE YOU! I always am, even while avoiding beetles assses.