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Rhinocoris iracundus


Rhinocoris iracundus
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Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2094 W: 70 N: 3222] (26139)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-31
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-02 0:28
Viewed: 484
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Rhinocoris iracundus

Heteroptera Reduvide
Bee Assassin

È un emittero abbastanza interessante, predatore, che trafigge le prede con lo spesso stiletto boccale ricurvo iniettando prima la propria saliva velenosa (che paralizza efficacemente la preda), poi i succhi gastrici che de dissolvono gli organi interni permettendo di succhiarla, come nei ragni.

La puntura inflitta col rostro è molto dolorosa anche per l' uomo (io non l’ho provata) sia per la notevole grandezza dello stiletto, sia per i potenti enzimi contenuti nella "saliva".
Tra di loro sono aggressivi, specialmente se dello stesso sesso; se un maschio incontra una femmina non recettiva rischia di essere divorato...
L'aggressività nei confronti delle prede è invece limitata, tendono agguati e attaccano alle spalle piccoli insetti ma non hanno un grande appetito.
Da notare che a scopo intimidatorio riescono ad emettere dei versi e dei fischi: secondo alcuni gli strani suoni emessi dai rhinocoris sono dovuti all'aria che attraversa le trachee.

Il rossonero, in natura e sui campi di calcio è sempre sinonimo di pericolo, dico bene Roberto?

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Hallo Silvio
Time is not on my side, but Trek Nature and all its beauty is an addiction. Just a few words........
This is a very bright and colourful insect, presented from a top view. A great image, filled with lots of detail to appreciate. The patterns and texture are well displayed and the contract of the red and black against the green background makes this a great photo. I must say those big eyes are really something special. Kind regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

Buna Silvio!
Very good work with macro function.
I lake a loot the expresivity of picture and his composition.
TFS,
Iulian

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 3 N: 474] (1475)
  • [2008-06-02 3:33]

Hi Silvio,
Very nice macro.Vivid colors,POV and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

Exelente foto de qualidade muito boa e nota ótima parabéns por este trabalho.
Nilson

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2582 W: 170 N: 7867] (24879)
  • [2008-06-02 4:40]

Hello Silvio,
Splendid capture of this colourful Bug in a fine pose. Sharp details showing the amazing stripy legs matching the shield pattern so perfectly. It stands out beautifully against the light green leaf.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Dici bene. Quest'anno magari un po' meno ma di solito il rossonero in campo, come lo splendido insetto che hai pubblicato, è sempre da temere.

Roberto

It is working..and yes I saw your notes back to me on ISO...I have been having fun with the higher ISO and for you it seems to be working as well..VERY nicely seen Silvio and super notes as well.
Bob

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 64 N: 1242] (5082)
  • [2008-06-02 7:07]

Hello Silvio
Indeed it looks really "iracundus" with that red color and those bulging eyes looking at you. An excellent macro with good details and fantastic composition.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Best regards
Maite

Bellissima macro, ti diverti nelle composizioni "subliminali" in rossonero sul verde, una proiezione conscia ed incoscia, molto buona la nitidezza, forse le ombre troppo marcate, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1909 W: 8 N: 4974] (16081)
  • [2008-06-02 8:55]

Hi Silvio,

Once again a wonderful insect in a perfect position showing him off in fine detail. The antennae almost reach the tip of the leaf. Wonderful colors and a nice centered composition.

Jane

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-06-02 9:40]

Hello Silvio, For a moment I thought its a hazy picture but then realised some powder on the top of te insect. Seem like took bath in the pollen. Good shot. Ganesh

hello Silvio

excellent shot of this insect with fine POV from above
showing the excellent details of the insect and the leafs,
and wonderful luminosity of the image, TFS

Asbed

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1355 W: 72 N: 2875] (9497)
  • [2008-06-02 11:27]

Hello Silvio,
Another beauty. Great clear colours and excellent sharpness. Beautiful composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi silvio wäh ugly insect but nice capture^^
good contrast between the red and the green colours
maybe the insect could be more in focus but
a great capture
Toba

Hi Silvio, wonderful macro shot of this beautifully coloured reduviid insect. TFS. Cheers,

Bayram

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 22 N: 358] (1844)
  • [2008-06-02 14:54]

Merhaba Silvio,
Whatt a splendid macro! Excellent detail and beatiful colors. TFS. Hüseyin

Hi Silvio,
Very good macro with interesting POV and excellent sharpness. Colors are vivid against the green BG. TFS Thomas

Hi,
Too tired, will be back later!
Goldy

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1811 W: 29 N: 5243] (17176)
  • [2008-06-02 23:10]

Hi Silvio,
Outstanding close-up shot of this great looking bug with such bright colours and amazing details. Superb lighting and on those green leaves it stands out elegantly. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3062] (11322)
  • [2008-06-03 1:09]

Ciao Silvio,bellissimo scatto,questo simpaticone e' terribilmente difficile da mettere a fuoco perfettamente in tutta la sua intierezza perche' ha mille corna e protuberanze..ehehhe..pero' mi sta simpatico perche' gli hanno messo un nome davvero da....sempre incazzato..hehehe..spero di reincontrarne qualcuno anche io,buon Martedi e complimenti,Luciano

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