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Seed Bug


Seed Bug
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2980 W: 108 N: 7751] (25112)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-24 6:28
Viewed: 484
Points: 30
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SEED BUG

To continue with my theme of eco-systems that exist on a single plant, I am posting another picture from my trip to Gurgaon last Saturday.
I found quite a few bugs existing on an Asian Milk Weed plant, eating its leaves and flowers.

The Lygaeidae are a family in the Hemiptera (true bugs), comprising twenty-one genera.
The family includes insects commonly known as chinch bugs and also some of those known as seed bugs (the atypical seed bugs, Rhyparochromidae, were formerly placed herein too). Many of the species feed on seeds, although some are predators of other insects, some feed on sap (mucivory), and others feed on blood (hematophagy).

The bizarre and mysterious beetle-like Psamminae were formerly often placed in the Piesmatidae, but this is almost certainly quite incorrect. Their true affiliations, however, are not entirely resolved to satisfaction.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lygaeidae

Thanks for looking and have a nice day.
eqshannon, mayuresh, Amadeo, eng55, maurydv, boreocypriensis, Jamesp, Luis52, sranjan, goldyrs has marked this note useful
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Hello Ram,

Beautiful picture of this bug. Very good composition and POV. Good focus. Very nice colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Ram
Really nice shot of this bug on plant captured with good quality.
TFS
Ralf

There are times when I feel I can tkae a bug or leave it...So many...and this one is well seen, but how about the plant? did you know...as I read from teh following:
""Sweet urine" has been treated in India for centuries with Gymnema sylvestre, a plant that is a member of the milk weed family and is known as the "sugar destroyer" in the Ayurvedic medical tradition."?

Wow...Now that REALLY adds a twist to your themes here Ram....Always a good game to play in nature...In a way I am striking the same or similar theme today as although not focused on small ecosystems and single pants....very interesting and good in a dynamic way! almost synergistic!
Bob

Hello Ram Sir,
this is superb macro shot of colourful bug,very nice composition and lovely green cool BG,
TFS.

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  • Swats Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 37 W: 0 N: 44] (488)
  • [2008-06-24 7:12]

Wow!What a fantastic macro shot! Nice composition and details! Nice colours as well!

Hola Ram, muy bonita composición, con buena luz y color. Los tonos verdes del fondo muy agradables. Un saludo

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-24 8:16]

Hi Ram,
Beautiful close up.DOF,blurred BG,lighting and composition are wonderful.Like studio work!
Thanks for posting.

BRAVO, MAESTRO

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-06-24 11:16]

Hi Ram,the choice of point of view make a difference,very excellent work,i like a lot the soft background too,just my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Splendida macro ricca di colori, molto bella la composizione con una messa a fuoco selettiva, buona nitidezza e buoni alcuni dettagli, molto belli i colori, BG e OOF. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi again Ram,
Another perfectly focused and detailed macro capture in all around. Your notes on true bugs also usefull my friend! Thanks for sharing this excellent composition.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-24 15:06]

Hi Ram

Excellent wotk - a great capture with beautiful colour and focus.

TFS

James

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-06-24 17:13]

Hola Ram.
Muy bellos colores los del inscto que combinan exelemtemente con el pequeño fruto en color blanco. Alta calidad y nitidez en la presentacion asi como un agradable fondo difuso que no interfiere con el objetivo principal.
Saludos Ram.
Luis52.
PT...

Dear Ram Sir,
Great to see so much of ecodiversity associated with Asian Milk Weed plant (Madar). Good macro image of the bug :)
Regards-Ranjan

A lovely shot, Sir...Very nice colours...
Cheers!
Goldy
P.S.: Sir, I belong to Haldwani, near Corbett...And I take my spanout regularly to Corbett to business offsites and the like...Besides, I pop into Corbett sometime, en route to or from home.yes, I work in Delhi and stay in Faridabad.

Ciao Ram, splendid bug with great sharpness and fine details, good colors and wonderful BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

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