Close-up photograph of a beetle known in Chile as the "pololo." It has an elongated body and striking colors: bright orange with black spots on its wings, and a black head and legs. It is perched on a light green, slightly fuzzy leaf, illuminated by sunlight. The background is blurred, with green and brown tones that suggest natural vegetation. The insect is sharp and detailed, highlighting its thin antennae and shiny texture.

In Chile, we have a "pololo" in our hearts and another that flies free.
Pololo: a small native beetle that paints the Chilean spring orange and black.
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The image shows an insect known as a chinchimollo, on light gray sandy soil. The insect has a thick, elongated body, about five to seven centimeters long. Its grayish-brown color allows it to blend into its surroundings. It has six robust legs, a large head with long, thin antennae, and a segmented abdomen that ends in a rounded point. Its surface appears slightly dusty, as if covered in sand. The light in the photo is soft, giving it a tranquil and natural feel, like an unexpected find amidst the Andean landscape of Maule.

In the Maule mountain range, Chile. While exploring the landscape with my husband @daniel@mstdn.degu.cl, we watched the sand slowly shift… until this incredible insect appeared, known locally as the chinchimollo. A discreet yet fascinating inhabitant of the […]

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