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Cricket on the Wall


Cricket on the Wall
Photo Information
Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 167 N: 9911] (32152)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-31 7:27
Viewed: 147
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I shot this Cricket about 10 minutes ago. It is nearly 8 in the evening here in India and I noticed this insect on the wall of our living room. These are hell of noisy creatures, especially in the darkness and not good for human health. Anyway, it has done us no harm, so it can stay on in our house!
It is not a spectacular picture against a grey-white wall and even though the focus is quite good, I could not post a bigger size of it because I wanted to keep those long antennae within the frame. This picture, as such, is of documentary interest.
Wikipedia has the following information on the species, reproduced only from the first paragraph:

Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae). They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs. Crickets are known to carry a large number of diseases, most of which cause painful sores but are not fatal to humans. Disease can be spread through their feces, bite, or physical contact.

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Waw...what a interesting CRICKET!
Wonderful details and colors.
Mariana

Hello Ram
nice criquet captured with fine details and from a great POV
i like his long antennas, the white BG highlights the insect very well
Have a good night
Jacqueline

haha we seldom pay attention to the fauna living in our homes! this is one of those unfortunate ones who goes unnoticed, but often disturbs a sound sleep! good to see this one on display, tfs!

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