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Trichodes apiarius


Trichodes apiarius
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 875 W: 5 N: 2275] (8506)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-02
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4, 1/150 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-14 16:05
Viewed: 260
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Trichodes apiarius "The checkered, or clerid beetles (Family Cleridae), are small beetles found primarily in woodlands. The name "checkered beetle" refers to the conspicuous colorful bands across the back of the adults. Their rounded bodies are often covered with dense, short hairs (pubescence). Common species are between ¼ and ½ inch long. There are about 250 described species in the U.S. and 2500 for the whole world. The adults are fairly long-lived and can be seen for several months during the summer.

The majority of species are predaceous on wood-boring or wood-inhabiting beetles, especially bark beetles, and are very important natural controls of these forest pests. Adult clerid beetles feed on the adult wood-borers, while the larvae prey on the immature stages, including the eggs. Other species feed on grasshopper egg pods, a few have been reported as predators of gall insects, and one genus, Necrobia, has departed from the typical food habit of the family and are primarily scavengers.

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hello Luciano

today, i am happy to be your neighbor,
excelent macro shot of the coccinelle beetle,
with very fine POV & DOF, superb focus,
great sharpness and details of the subject,
i love your POV to the flower's petals, TFS

Asbed

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  • jignasi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 691 W: 0 N: 1095] (8372)
  • [2008-07-14 16:29]

La composición y los colores son excelente , aunque parece demasiado "cocinada" en el enfoque jeje.
Un abrazo: J.Ignasi

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1980 W: 6 N: 1904] (12887)
  • [2008-07-14 17:08]

Hola Luciano,
preciosa macro,
efectivo foco y color,
detalles magníficos,
saludos

This Beetle is a hairy creature, Luciano.
The shot is so good I can see each individual hair on its body.
Together with a daisy like flower, you have created a lovely composition.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 179 W: 0 N: 240] (1027)
  • [2008-07-14 19:38]

Hi Luciano,

You did a nice close-up of the insect. I like the vivid colors of your image. You also show very well the harry body of the beatel.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hi Luciano, you have given us an amazing beetle, great focus, colours and details. Very hairy!!! fine work Luciano, tfs, regards h

Ciao buddy,
Awesome macro with the perfect focus on the beetle!
good closeness with sharpness, wonderful colour and details to view and enjoy
great job well done and the notes as well
ciao
Tony

Ciao Luciano
Très belle précision, et les couleurs sont excellentes
Bravo Amitiés
Laurent

Hi Luciano, wondeeful macro shot of this minute checkered beetle on a daisy flower with great details my friend. Very nice lighting and POV. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Luciano,
A lovely capture of this beautiful checkered beetle. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2320 W: 164 N: 6917] (21924)
  • [2008-07-15 4:05]

Hello Luciano,
Fine capture of this colourful Beetle. I like your POV and its pose on the Daisy. Amazing how hairy the wing cases are! Fine details and beautiful colours.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 51 W: 0 N: 125] (544)
  • [2008-07-15 4:32]

Hello Luciano,
Splendid macro of this checkered beetle. POV, color, composition and details are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing
vral

E vai Luciano, anche tu di rossonero! Il dettaglio e i colori di questa macro sono come un cazzotto.....sulla barba di Silvio. A presto.

Roberto

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 145 W: 1 N: 354] (1472)
  • [2008-07-15 5:25]

Hello Luciano,
Excellent shot here. The colors and detail look superb. All the way down to the pollen on his body. Good composition and framing. Great notes!
Regards Siggi

Hi Luciano

Great shot of this hairy beetle
Excellent composition
Excellent sharpness
Good DOF and POV

Chris

This one is right up on there are your top list Luciano. It is a super macro and full framed with colour and details. VERY interesting image and pleasing to see. Much appreciated..
Bob

Hi Luciano...Well done..Beautiful composition....colors and detail perfect...Regards, Leyla

Spettacolare macro, eccellente DOF in relazione al rapporto d'ingrandimento, bellissima la composizione dai colori solari, super la definizione dei dettagli dell'insetto. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Bonsoir Luciano,
Jamais eu l'honneur de recontrer ce joli insecte velu. Une très belle présentation avec une netteté parfaite. A la prochaine,
Catherine

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1542 W: 233 N: 5128] (18077)
  • [2008-07-15 14:08]

Great shot, Luciano!
Very good detail.
Superb composition.
Lovely colours too.

Well done,
Joe

Ciao Luciano, gran bella macro, ricca di colori e di dettagli, ochesioa milanista e ch non si sia fatto la barba...
Bravo, ciao Silvio

Hello again Luciano, another perfect macro shot of this small beetle. TFS.
Deniz

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 361 W: 39 N: 656] (2067)
  • [2008-07-18 10:31]

Hi Luciano,
A very interesting capture of the heavily pollen laden beetle.

The image is not as sharp as one would want to be, but i like the content here wherein the beetle laden with pollen over its body is seen. The details on the subject as well as the OOF flower at the back are quite fine.

The black and red bands on its body are perhaps one of the most attractive feature.The bG with the muted flower and the perch looks wonderful and almost like a painted canvass..Well done.

TFS & Cheers

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