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Athous vittatus


Athous vittatus
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 419 W: 15 N: 1827] (6601)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-01
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-19 12:40
Viewed: 342
Points: 18
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Athous vittatus
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Elateridae

The family Elateridae is commonly called click beetles. They are a cosmopolitan beetle family characterized by the unusual click mechanism they possess. A spine on the prosternum can be snapped into a corresponding notch on the mesosternum, producing a violent "click" which can bounce the beetle into the air. Clicking is mainly used to avoid predation, although it is also useful when the beetle is on its back and needs to right itself. (Wikipedia)
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Les taupins (Elateridae) constituent une famille largement répandue, avec la particularité de pouvoir sauter en l'air. Cette faculté produit un clic caractéristique, d’où leur nom anglais de « click beetles ». Ils font cela grâce à leur pointe posternale qui viens butter sur la cavité mésosternale. Cela leur permet, quand ils sont sur le dos, de se projeter en l’air pour retomber sur leurs pattes. Et aussi d’éviter les prédateurs.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-05-19 12:43]

Hi Catherine. Once again you have taken such a fine macro shot this time of the click beetle. I like the colours and the plain green of the BG . Very good focusing and detail . All set in a nice frame to set it off. well done TFs.
Nick..

hello catherine
beautiful picture
great macro with good sharpness and good details

greeting lou

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6115)
  • [2009-05-19 14:14]

salut Catherine,
interessante image même si l'insect n'est pas des plus élégant. Le timing est parfait pour le saisir au bon endroit sur la feuille, la netteté étant bien maîtrisée.
bien vu

gaetan

Ciao Catherine,
très belle image en macro, les couleurs sont très belles et lumineuses, bon cadrage et très bonne netteté.
Merci et félicitations
Amicalement
Maurizio

Hi MF Catherine, a perfectly taken and composed macro capture of an elaterid species from nice POV with neat details and excellent lit.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hello Catherine!
Elateridae are rather rare object in TN. This one is not very colourful, but perfectly presented in this green leaf. It loos like ready to fly :>
Very good sharpness and DOF.
TFS and all the best,
Radomir

What an amazing shot, Catherine! I wish I could learn to make my macros look so good, and come out so crisp and detailed!
Very well done!
Goldy

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-05-20 0:08]

Hi Catherine,

A great and well composed macro,the colors and details are great,thannks for sharing this click beetle


Paul

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-05-20 10:57]

Hi Catherine.
Amazing close-up with superb reproduction of all features of the beetle. Sharpness and details are ultimate. Colours are awesome. Composition and 3D-effect are also great. Perfect job. My all compliments.
Alexei.

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