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Poekilocerus bufonius
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A venomous grasshopper about 7 cm long - eats poisonous plants from the milkweed family, from which it produces its venom.
Habitat - desserts in the Middle East and Africa.
The venom is extracted from a gland on the back and has effect on the blood system.
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Cool metalic blue and yellow colours. Good composition and great background. Considering its a scan, you've retained good sharpness and details.
Hello Shir!
Amazing shot! Superb details and great moment. THIS IS PERFECT PHOTO!
- TAZ
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(10926) - [2005-07-07 3:29]
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Beautiful and interesting shot for this superb insect ! Composition, colors, details and sharpness are good ! Thanks for sharing Shir.
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Shir
an absolute highlight !
thanks for posting it
I hope you have more photos of these cool guys (grasshoper and alike), there are some truly remarkable species in this area
cheers
Art
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(6141) - [2006-10-27 15:04]
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bonjour Shir,
très très beau cliché. Le noir de cet insecte est vraiment étonnant et contraste fortement avec tout le reste.
vraiment du beau travail.
tfs
