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Nezara viridula


Nezara viridula
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3062] (11322)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-02
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-16 14:21
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Points: 52
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Nezara viridula (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus), is in the order Hemiptera or "true bugs." Stink bugs are in the family Pentatomidae and are recognized by their ovoid shape, five segmented antennae, and their malodorous scent. The southern green stink bug is a highly polyphagous feeder, attacking many important food crops. This species should not be confused with the green stink bug Nezara hilaris Say. The range of Nezara hilaris extends farther north than Nezara viridula and there are physical differences. The shape of the stink gland pore, located on the sternum between the second and third leg, is short and broad in the southern green stink bug but long and curved in the green stink bug.
The southern green stink bug is believed to have originated in Ethiopia. Its distribution now includes Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. In the United States it is known to be found in the southern states of Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, California, Texas, and HawaiiEgg. Eggs have been found as early as the second week of April and as late as December 12th. The eggs are deposited in masses that range from 30 to 130 eggs per mass. The female oviposits on the undersurface of leaves in the upper portions of canopied crops and weeds. Weeds that are favored by the southern green stink bug include beggerweed, rattlebox, Mexican clover, wild blackberry and nut grass. The eggs are firmly glued together and to the substrate. The eggs are white to light yellow in color and barrel shaped with tops that are flat with a disc shaped lid. There are 28 to 32 finger-like projections around the lid called chorial processes. The egg is 1/20 of an inch in length and 1/29 inch wide. The incubation time for the eggs is five days in the summer and two to three weeks in early spring and late fall. As incubation continues the eggs turn pinkish in color.
Nymph: The nymph hatches from the egg by opening the disc shaped cap. The nymph slowly wiggles out of the shell. Each hatchling takes five to six minutes to escape from the egg, and the entire pod hatches in 1.5 hours. The first instars aggregate by the empty eggs and do not feed. The possible benefits of aggregation are to deter predation from the pooling of their chemical defenses. The nymphs are light yellowish in color with red eyes and transparent legs and antennae. The time until the next molt is three days. Feeding begins with the second instar. The second instar has black legs, head, thorax, and antennae. The abdomen is red and so are the spaces between the second, third, and fourth antennal segments. The thorax has a yellow spot on each outer side. The length of time spent in the second instar is five days. The third and fourth instars differ from the second in size and an overall greenish color becoming apparent. The length of each of these instars is seven days. Wing pads mark the arrival at the fifth instar. The abdomen is yellowish green with red spots on the median line. The southern green stink bug usually spends eight days as a fifth instar before the final molt to an adult.
Adult: The adult is shield-shaped with an overall dull green color. The eyes are dark red or black. Small black dots can be found along the sides of the abdomen. The wings completely cover the abdomen. The males average 12.1 mm in length and females 13.15 mm in length. Copulation may last a few minutes to a few days. Females can lay eggs three to four weeks after becoming adults. The average female lays one egg mass but production of two egg masses in not uncommon. A female southern green stink bug could lay as many as 260 eggs over her life spanThe southern green stink bug can complete its life cycle in 65 to 70 days. It is most prevalent during the periods of October through December and again in March through April. The southern green stink bug is known to have up to four generations per year in warm climates. The southern green stink bug overwinters as an adult, and hides in the bark of trees, leaf litter, or other locations to obtain protection from the weather. As spring temperatures begin to warm, the southern green stink bug moves out of the winter cover and begins feeding and oviposition.The southern green stink bug has piercing-sucking mouthparts. The mouth consists of a long beak- like structure called the rostrum. Salivary fluid is pumped down the salivary duct and liquefied food is pumped up the food canal. All plant parts are likely to be fed upon, but growing shoots and developing fruit are preferred. Attached shoots usually wither, or in extreme cases may die. The damage on fruit from the punctures is hard brownish or black spots. These punctures affect the fruit's edible qualities and decidedly lower its market value. Young fruit growth is retarded and it often withers and drops from the plant. In addition to the visual damage caused by southern green stink bug feeding, the mechanical transmission of tomato bacterial spot may also result.
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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2008-09-16 14:31]

Hola amigo,
buena macro,
con efectivos colores e iluminación...
bueno foco y pov.
saludos Luciano.

under a heavy light there was some shinings on bug. But the colors are really attractive. Composition and sharpness is good.
TFS

Quel riflessino sopra il rosso....non può certo rovinare una macro eccezionale.

Roberto

hello Luciano

superb macro shot of this insect, fine POV, i love the way
is framed diagonally with the leaf, great luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details of the image, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Luciano.
The figures and colours are incredible!
Lighting well worked, great detail and textures.
As always, the note is very instructive.
All the best,
José Roberto

Hello Luciano, wonderful macro shot of this young bug. TFS and regards,
Bahadır

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 0 N: 300] (2268)
  • [2008-09-16 16:46]

Ola Luciano
Belissima foto com cores agradaveis e bem contrastadas, a nitidez esta otima e a luminosidade excelente
Parabens
Nilson

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1909 W: 8 N: 4974] (16081)
  • [2008-09-16 16:46]

Hi Luciano,

This little bug is so bright and shiny. Amazing colors - although small it must be easy to spot these. I love the position on the beautiful green leaf.

Jane

I often wondered at the name either shield or Stink bug...I have said it before...they do not stink if you think of them as an apple drink in a liquor format...I have tasted this such from Boone's Farm, which is a dime store drink for Americans but has the same taste..so this is how I rid myself of the smell..worked for me and the image works well for you!
Bob

Hello Luciano
This is a great macro shot for Nezara viridula with superb colors, POV and focus. Nicely composed. I think it is a common species. I also found it in SW Anatolia in July.
Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 534 W: 89 N: 1021] (3757)
  • [2008-09-16 21:33]

Hi Luciano!

You present us a beautiful close-up of that bug. I'm surprised to see how many different species exist. I like the diagonal composition very much and the sharpness shows a lot of details. Your notes are very detailed and instructive. A precious posting...

Kind regards

Markus

Hi Luciano,
A nice capture of this beautiful shield bug nymph. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Luciano merhaba,bu kadar çok farlı böcekleri nereden buluyorsun,ama süperler.Nefis kareler hepside.Buda harika renklere sahip,netlik güzel,ellerine sağlık :)

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2582 W: 170 N: 7867] (24879)
  • [2008-09-17 4:55]

Hello Luciano,
Fine capture of this little nymph in beautiful colours. Very fine details and I like its shadow on the leaf! A nice composition too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 276 W: 0 N: 211] (1275)
  • [2008-09-17 6:40]

A very detailed info together with an excellent, well detailed shot. Thanks for sharing.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1355 W: 72 N: 2875] (9497)
  • [2008-09-17 10:27]

Hello Luciano,
Beautiful photo in splendid colours and a fantastic diagonal composition. Very sharp with great details. Good POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5959] (22526)
  • [2008-09-17 10:29]

Hi Luciano. I missed this brightly coloured one yesterday. Nature is wonderful giving it so many different shades of green. Which you have taken with good detail . a nice POV. well done TFS
Nick..

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 630] (2535)
  • [2008-09-17 11:15]

Hello luciano,

Good photo of the bug. There is a very sharp image with good details of insect's body. DOF has been wekll selected keeping in focus whole insect;s body. Colors are so vivid and natural looking.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 11 N: 1334] (4670)
  • [2008-09-17 11:51]

Hi Luciano,
This is an excellent, beautiful and impressive macro. Colors, details and composition are outstanding. Thanks also for those interesting notes. Best regards,
Siggi

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1062 W: 64 N: 2225] (9165)
  • [2008-09-17 12:16]

Bonsoir Luciano,

Très bonne photo de cette très jolie nymphe. Excellent piqué. Superbes couleurs.
Bonne soirée,
Mariki

Che carino, Luciano, e che bei colori, macro di qualità favolosa, questi piccoletti non son per niente facili, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

selam Luciano,
çok farklı bir tür.

Hello Luciano,
Perfetly captured macro. Colours and details are wonderful. TFS. Have a nice weekend.
Greetings,
Gamze:)

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5241] (23187)
  • [2008-09-19 19:29]

Bonjour Luciano! Que c'est beau! Incroyable netteté et lumière fantastique, bravo et merci!

Mario

Hi Luciano!
I believed that I know "everything" about this species until I saw your note :) Very informative and interesting. Picture is also good, I like POV and details. Maye some reflections are not very good for watching, but in general interesting presentation :)
Best regards,
Radek

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 369] (1475)
  • [2008-10-07 16:46]

Hello Luciano,
a great shot of this small creature with great claruty and sharpness.
well composed against the green leaf with excellent lighting to focus on its natural beauty.
Splendid colours.

regards,
Foozi

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