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I Can Stink, I Can Shield !!!!!


I Can Stink, I Can Shield !!!!!
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Copyright: iris'hues ss (iris) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 785] (2478)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-08
Categories: Insects
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-15 6:13
Viewed: 522
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,

Quite the common site these days,on the plants,is this Shield Bug alias Stink Bug.



This names are common names applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder.The name emerges from the way their body is shaped like a Shield and also from the stink that they can emit.

Shield bugs have glands in their thorax between the first and second pair of legs which produce a foul smelling liquid. This liquid is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled carelessly.

The stink comes from aldehydes such as :
CH3-(CH2)2-CH = CH-CHO;
and is chemically similar to pheromones. The nymphs, similar to adults except smaller and without wings, also have stink glands.

The nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts which most use to suck sap from plants, although some eat other insects. When they group in large numbers they can become significant pests.

Other species that resemble shield bugs are found in the Coreoidea superfamily.

These bugs come in all sorts of assorted colours and are mostly seen around in India in green and brown colours. The Green Stink Bugs turn brown mostly in winters and turn green with the arrival of spring.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
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(with notes from Wikipedia)
Alex99, jeanpaul, angybone, eqshannon, TAZ, nainnain, SkyF, Argus has marked this note useful
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Hello Iris.

Very good details and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3167 W: 148 N: 4793] (15465)
  • [2007-05-15 8:36]

Hi Irishues.
Really perfect macro shot with outstanding composition, mice lights and wonderful colours. Details of the bug and leaf as well as the DOF are great too. My compliments and beat wishes.
Alexei.

Salut Irishues
Très belle photo que ce bel insecte que je vois pour la première foisde ma vie.. Le cadrage est très beau avec une belle composition, les couleurs et les détails sont supers .
Merci et au revoir ....JP

Hi Irishues ,
nice sgot with beautiful colours.
BG is great too.
thanks for sharing
best wishes
Saeed

First let me say the title of this one drew me in! ha haBreat shot of a rather smelly subject. :) Good DOF and nice bg.

I just came from complimenting on the same bug by another TN friend joey. What synchronicity!. Wonderful color contrast. Doesn't look as dangerous from this angle...

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2007-05-15 13:30]

Hello Iris,
You show us nice close-up for this bug. What is your camera ?
The "+++" : composition, subject, POV, colors, green environment, sharpness, DOF, exposure, useful note...
The "-" : nothing...
Bravo and thanks for sharing.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2007-05-16 12:50]

Iris, Nice shot and lovely position of the frame. TFs Ganesh

hello iris
bravo pour cette jolie macro, de tres bons détails
cette tite bebette ressort bien sur ces feuilles vertes
bien vu, félicitations
edith

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-26 22:14]

Hello Iris

A very good macro of this stink bug.The colours are rich and the composition is well done.Good contrast,and details.TFS

Rob

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-06-04 8:11]

Hello Iris,
Excellent OOF BG your subject stands out very well.
Very good macro with great sharp details.
Sky

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2757 W: 147 N: 7955] (24769)
  • [2007-06-05 13:08]

Hello Iris,
Nice Stink(Shield)bug shot shown from an excellent POV and enough DOF to set it off against the green BG. Nice composition too.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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