Chorthippus biguttulus

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Chorthippus biguttulus
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Copyright: Dejan Kulijer (dejo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS
Exposure: f/2.7, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-02 8:10
Viewed: 549
Points: 54
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Chorthippus biguttulus (Linnaeus 1758)

(Thanks to Ivan Kruys who identified this interesting grasshopper)

Der Nachtigall-Grashüpfer (Chorthippus biguttulus) ist eine Kurzfühlerschrecke aus der Familie der Feldheuschrecken (Acrididae) und gehört zur Unterfamilie der Grashüpfer (Gomphocerinae).

Beide Geschlechter sind oberseits im wesentlichen grau-bräunlich, jedoch etwas variabel gefleckt gefärbt. Es soll aber auch rötliche und grünliche Farbvarianten geben. Die Unterseite ist heller und die Seiten des Abdomens erscheinen meist senkrecht schwarz-hell gestreift. Die Abdomenspitze ist bei Männchen und Weibchen oft oberseits rot gefärbt. Die Weibchen sind mit ca. 20-25 mm Länge deutlich größer als die Männchen. Im Feld ist die Art nur an der Lautäußerung der Männchen sicher von mehreren äußerlich sehr ähnlichen Arten der Gattung Chorthippus (insb. C. brunneus, C. mollis, C. apricarius) sicher zu unterscheiden, mit denen sie auch die gleichen Lebensräume teilen. Der Gesang besteht aus in der Lautstärke anschwellenden Strophen von zwei bis drei Sekunden Dauer. Das Geräusch besteht aus von anfänglich langsameren, später schneller werdenden eher tickenden Lauten und einem schwirrenden Laut, der lauter wird und am Ende überwiegt. Der Gesang ist für Menschen etwa 10 m weit hörbar und eindeutig zu erkennen.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-01-02 8:43]

Hi Dejan,
Outstanding beginning to the new year. Wonderful shot. Wish you give us such beautiful images to enjoy throughout 2008, MF. I eagerly look foward to every moment here on TN with you and our entire community.
HAPPY NEW YEAR and a GREAT COMING 366 DAYS.
Regards.
Sumon

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2407 W: 132 N: 6648] (20847)
  • [2008-01-02 8:48]

Hello Dejan,
Nice shot what I think is Chorthippus biguttulus taken from an excellent POV and well composed against a contrasting green leaf. Pretty sharp too.
Well done, thanks and have a good 2008!
Ivan

Hello Dejan,

Very nice picture of this grasshopper. Goos focus, nice detail and great colours!
Well done,
Mariki

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1863 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-01-02 10:44]

Hi Dejan. What acolourful grasshopper you have here. you have captured it with fine detail and natural colours. unusal to see one the colour. a nioce POV.well done TFS.
Nick..

All the best for 2008

Hello Dejan,
Very unique and beautiful colouration on this Grasshopper!
captured well in good sharpness, vivid colour and details
the exposure and focus is superb!
well done
wishing you well
Tony

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 789 W: 5 N: 2025] (7669)
  • [2008-01-02 11:35]

I don't know the ID but the colours are beautifull,never seen a red grasshopper,very nice work in a green background,have a nice 2008,Luciano

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4216] (13771)
  • [2008-01-02 12:49]

Hi Dejan.
My best wishes in started New 2008 Year and congratulations on so wonderful close-up picture. Great diagonal composition, superb DOF and crisp sharpness of the image (both insect and leaf). Colours are clear and rich. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

Ciao Dejan,
non conosco qursta specie ma ti faccio i miei complimenti per questa bella immagine. I colori sono riprodotti in modo naturale e lo sfondo verde mette ancora più in risalto questo bellissimo ortottero.
Auguri di buon 2008,
Marcello

Hello Dejan,
what a strange pink grasshopper, splendid shot with wonderfull colors and excellent focus, very sharp clear and neat
cheer and have a wonderfull new year
friendly
Pat

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 360 W: 60 N: 569] (2319)
  • [2008-01-02 14:13]

Hej Dejo!
Meni se ova pravo svidja!
Super boje i kompozicija!
Pozdrav druze! :-)
Ena

Bonita toma de este curioso saltamontes. No conozco esta especie. Buen enfoque y composición.

Un abrazo Dejo: J. Ignasi

Hi Dejan,
Unusual color on this grasshopper!
Great POV, good details, and DOF,
TFS
Richard

Hola Dejan.
Una genial macro con buenos detalles y fabulosa luz.
Buen encuadre.
Desgraciadamente no conozco la ID de este saltamontes...
Saludos y tfs, JL.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 103 N: 4286] (19397)
  • [2008-01-03 4:27]

Hello Dejan, great macro of this very colorful grasshopper. Very good details and great background ! Thanks,

Mario

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 534 W: 87 N: 667] (5464)
  • [2008-01-03 4:55]

hi Dejan,
je ne peux pas donner son ID mais sa couleur est tout à fait étrange, première fois que je vois ça. Bonne DOF et ensemble agréable.

gaetan

Hi Dejan,
This is an excellent capture of this pink grasshopper! Composition, details and exposure are excellent. Well seen and well done!
Claudine

Hi Dejan,
wonderful this picture of a ROSY grasshopper. You did a good job, all is sharp. I like the fact that you bring the fauna of your region to our attention, please keep doing so in the future!
My best regards to you
Dietrich

Cool hopper Dejan..I don't think I've ever seen one so red before :)
Great detail, DOF, comp, and exposure.
Howard

Hi Dejan,
That is an excellent macro on this most unusually colored hopper Clarity and detail look great. Nice vibrant colors. Well done!
Scott

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3926] (13248)
  • [2008-01-03 22:02]

Hello Dejan,
Great image of a very interestingly colored grasshopper. Good details and great color in a nice composition, thanks Dejan.
Rick

Hello Dejan,
Very good POV of the beautiful grasshopper. Excellent colors and composition.
Regards,
Yedidia

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2292 W: 163 N: 6690] (21124)
  • [2008-01-04 4:20]

Hello Dejan,
Great capture of this bright pink grasshopper! It really stands out against the green leaf. I wonder if you've cropped this a lot as I suspect it would have been sharper without too much cropping. Anyhow a good shot!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2726 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-04 14:07]

Hello Dejan

A beutiful grasshopper,the pink really stands out aginst the green foliage.
Excellent focus with sharp details.
Nicely composed in the frame.
You have chosen a very good POV.
Well done,

TFS
Rob

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1702 W: 5 N: 2122] (11720)
  • [2008-01-07 16:37]

Bonsoir Dejan,

Bonne prise ici,le sujet est très contrastant et sa couleurs est surprenante.Bravo pour les détails et l'exposition.
Merci pour le partage.
Joseph

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 15 N: 2073] (12390)
  • [2008-01-09 13:07]

Hello Dejan a fine sharp shot great colour. Composed well tfs rgds Necip.

Hello Dejan,
This is a very beautiful grasshopper. The red coloration contrasted very well with the green leaf. You have captured the whole body in excellent details and contrasting colors. Well managed light and depth.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Jusni

Hallo Dejan
I am sure this grasshopper had beetroot for supper and turned all red. I am glad for you that you found somebody who identified your hopper. I am still waiting patiently as mine stays unidentified. This grasshopper is really unusual and strange looking. Not just because of its colour but because of all the hairs (I think that's what it is called, but I might be wrong) that covers its body. It looks like this hopper sat on a cactus plant, or flew through a prickly pear bush. I like the way you captured it on the green leaf, and that together with the reddish colour of the hopper makes a lovely combination. Well framed with good point of view and good focus. It was a pleasure to look at. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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