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Funny Guy


Funny Guy
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 4 N: 549] (2018)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/11, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-09 10:13
Viewed: 364
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This funny guy seems to be a Lixus angustatus (subfamily of Lixinae), a beetle of the Curculionidae family, the "true" weevils (or snout beetles). With over 60,000 species described worldwide, it is the largest of the beetle families.
They are recognized by their distinctive long snout and geniculate antennae with small clubs; beyond that curculionids have considerable diversity of form and size, with adult lengths ranging from 1 mm to 40 mm.
Weevils are almost entirely plant feeders, and most species are associated with a narrow range of hosts, in many cases only living on a single species.
Lixinae is a subfamily of weevils. They are mainly root feeders, although some develop in flower buds or stems. Characteristics include tarsal claws that are fused at the base, and labial palps are short and telescoping. The body is elongate shape, as for some other weevils. Each tibia bears an uncus (small hook) on its distal end. The rostrum is forwardly directed.
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Cet amusant petit insecte jaune est, me semble-t-il le Lixus angustatus (sous-famille des Lixinae), un coléoptère de la famille des Curculionidae (Charançons) d'environ 20 mm. Cette famille est la plus importante parmi les coléoptères, avec plus de 60.000 espèces de par le monde. On les reconnaît à leur long « nez » qui porte deux antennes.
Les charançons se nourrissent de plantes, parfois d’une plante précise par espèce.
Les Lixinae sont une sous-famille des Curculionidae. Ils mangent surtout des racines, mais certains se développent dans les bourgeons et les tiges. Leur corps est allongé. Les larves du Lixus angustatus se développent dans les tiges de Malvaceae.
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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2165 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2008-06-09 10:26]

Ja deze had ik ook nog niet gezien.
mooie macro Catherine, goede scherpte, mooie compositie, fraai werk. prettige avond.
groet Jaap

Hello Catherine
I love your pov here which combined with the f11 you chose has resulted in an absolutely fascinating picture of this Funny Guy!!
Perfect camera work.
All the best
Paul

Hi Catherine, beautiful Lixus with great DOF and splendid details, excellent sharpness beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 984 W: 284 N: 3137] (10408)
  • [2008-06-09 11:32]

Bonjour Catherine,
well captured this funny-looking wheevil. Point of view, optimal light and pretty good sharpness
underline just this funny appearance.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Catherine
You did good work by capturing this cool looking guy.
TFS
Ralf

  • Great 
  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 522 W: 87 N: 691] (5722)
  • [2008-06-09 13:23]

salut Catherine,
superbe macro aux fins détails. La composition est finement travaillée, les couleurs naturelles et complémentaires.
bravo

gl

Hello Catherine,
beetles from this family really looks funny, with long "noses" and strange body shape. Great details You've captured, excellent bright light and POV. Some noise in background can be always easily removed so it's not a problem. Well done
cheers
Adrian

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1980 W: 6 N: 1904] (12887)
  • [2008-06-09 15:06]

Hola amiga,
excelente foto,
buen foco y excelentes detalles,
buen pov,
saludos

Hello Catherine,
Funny insect...
Good POV and DOF.
Natural light..
Well done
TFS
Annick

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1489 W: 18 N: 2932] (10772)
  • [2008-06-10 12:20]

Hi Catherine

This is a great looking bug, I love the snout. Great POV, amazing details and pin sharp. Wonderful macro work

TFS

Karan

Bonjour,
En voilà un qui a du nez !
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1855 W: 2 N: 4966] (19088)
  • [2008-06-11 9:50]

Hi. Very short on time tonight so just a note to say a great picture. TFS.
Nick.

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