The May candidates for Photo-Observation of the Month have been selected by Kent McFarland. There were several thousand observations in May. What's a busy naturalist to do? Make up a selection rule of course. This month's selections were based on wonderful insect colors. And since Kent couldn't really decide and there are so many insects, he gives us 7 to choose from. Just like last month, if you are reading this, you are one of the judges. Look at the observations listed below and vote by adding a comment to this message with your selection number. The observation with the most votes wins.

1. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/281945
2. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/276700
3. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/284287
4. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/277132
5. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271531
6. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/270446
7. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/251579

Would you like to select the finalists for the June vote? The first to claim the prestige will have the honors!

Our May photo-observation winner was a 14-spotted Ladybird beetle captured by Larry Clarfeld. The leaf texture and color in the background of this striking insect made it a winner. Nice shot Larry!

Check it out at http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/281945 and learn more about it at http://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/61532-Propylea-quatuordecimpunctata.

Get outside and capture an amazing shot and you could be the June winner!