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Oedemera nobilis


Oedemera nobilis
Photo Information
Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1935 W: 6 N: 5396] (19252)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-25
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/2
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-15 16:13
Viewed: 635
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Class: Insecta

Order: Coleoptera

Suborder: Polyphaga

Infraorder: Cucujiformia

Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea

Family: Oedemeridae

Subfamily: Oedemerinae

Genus: Oedemera

Species: O. nobilis

The male of Oedemera nobilis, as in most Oedemera species, possesses the hind femora very swollen, whereas in female the femora are thin; the elytra are strongly narrowed towards the apexes, not hiding the membranous hind wings. It is bright green, frequently with a golden or coppery shine; some individuals are blue or violaceous. It can only be confused with Oedemera flavipes (which does not live in England), from which it differs by its colour, as well as by the long white pubescence on the head, pronotum and hind tibiae of males.Oedemera nobilis is abundant in spring and winter on several flower species; the males are very conspicuous by their swollen femora and bright green colour. It feeds on pollen and nectar of Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, Convolvulaceae, Cruciferae, Dipsacaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Poacea, Papaveraceae, Plantaginaceae, Rosaceae, Rubiaceae and Apiaceae. The larvae develop on dry stems of Spartium and Cirsium.Western and southern Europe, from the Iberian Peninsula to Greece; it is absolutely common in Mediterranean countries and penetrates in Middle Europe to southern England and middle Germany; it reaches Denmark, where it is rare and sporadic. It is also recorded from the Magreb. It is absent from alpine countries and Eastern Europe.
In England, it is presently in a markedly expansive and consolidational phase, which commenced during 1995.


Facilmente riconoscibile per il colore verde metallico molto intenso, le elitre divergenti, più corte delle ali e i femori posteriori rigonfi dei maschi. Si trova facilmente tra Aprile e Agosto sui fiori, del cui polline si nutrono gli adulti.

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Hello Luciano,
Interesting insect:) I liked the clarity and the colours of this photo and also the note:))
TFS.
Greetings
Gamze:)

Tremenda ampliación Luciano, con un buen enfoque y profundidad. Belleza en los colores del conjunto. Buenencuadre y prespectiva.
Abrazo.

I hope you know, and if you do not, then take notice. Your images are getting better every day and I am sincere about that. I'm not sure where you are getting your clues and hints, but I would like to think it is from some TN's GREAT photographers...and for what it is worth, this is among your NEW top drawer images...it could happen every day when you do this well.
Bob

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 5 N: 3453] (12751)
  • [2008-07-15 17:41]

Hola Luciano.
Los colores verdes del insecto combinan exelentemente con el amarillo y blanco de la germosa flor. Finos detalles en el insecto y la flor.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 16 N: 618] (2530)
  • [2008-07-15 18:22]

Hi Luciano , nice photo , with good color, detail and composition. looks like we are nearly neighbors :-) with very similar pictures.... thanks for sharing this
regards
Art

Beautiful shot, with perfect details!
Very well done, Luciano!
Cheers!
Goldy

hello luciano,
excellent macro shot, the image is sharp with good details,very nice pov, the colors and the contrast look so beautiful,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

hello Luciano

another excellent image of an insect and his flower, fine POV,
excellent sharpness and details, i love to see the flower's petals,

TFS

Asbed

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-07-15 20:54]

Hi Luciano,

Your photo has very nice vivid but natural looking colors. The contrast made by the colors of the insect and the colors of the flower looks great.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

This green insect looks like a gem, Luciano, literally. It is beautiful and wonderfully highlighted by the flower it is perched on.
Figuratively too, this is a gem of an image in terms of composition and other technical aspects.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 753] (4624)
  • [2008-07-15 23:53]

Hello Luciano,
I've met such species only red, brown, yellow but such colours I've never seen. It's very suit to this flower. white and yellow very compose.
Regards, Pawel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3556 W: 143 N: 5626] (18415)
  • [2008-07-16 0:33]

Hi Luciano.
Extreme close-up picture of a wonderful scene with breathtaking sharpness and details of all picture. Terrific colours and very impressive upper POV. Framing and composition of the image are perfect too. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Hola Luciano, excelente macro, buena aproximación, con buena luz y color. Muy bonita composición. Un saludo

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2961 W: 162 N: 826] (2453)
  • [2008-07-16 1:32]

Hello Luciano,
Great capture of this fantastic flower Beetle in a lovely shiny bright blue/green colour. I wish we had this species here! I like its pose on the Daisy and the details are shown very clearly. A fine composition too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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

Hello Luciano, perfect macro shot of this longhorn. TFS.
Deniz

Dopo i bagordi della sagra ti ripresenti con un capolavoro di colori. Questo insetto ha dei riflessi cromatici favolosi. Mi sembra di averlo postato in condizioni di poca luce. Altrettando nitido e definito il fiore.

Roberto

Hi Luciano, another perfect capture of an strange insect which I have not seen before. Thanks for sharing this my friend. I am learning with your excellent shots so much.
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 56 N: 4515] (15556)
  • [2008-07-16 5:38]

Hola Luciano,
Very good macro of this Oedemera nobilis Europe beetle. Nice composition with flower, colours and details.
Regards Siggi

Meravigliosa macro, eccellenti POV e composizione che con la prospettiva grandangolare ravvicinata ti portano dentro l'immagine, ottima l'esposizione con un perfetto utilizzo della luce, straordinaria definzione dei dettagli e anche il OOF è piacevole, bellissimi i colori e anche la sovraesposizione del fiore sfocato non disturba ma crea una bella macchia di luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 0 N: 1965] (8837)
  • [2008-07-16 7:21]

Hi Luciano
Beautiful closed up image.Excellent POV and sharp image with great detail.Colors are outstanding.Beautiful reflextion of the light on the insect.
TFS Michel

Bravo Luciano!
Il y en a pas mal par ici des Oedemera nobilis, mais ils ne sont pas facile à photographier, car ils sont très petits et très mobiles. Alors la mise au point c'est un exploit! Tu as bien réussi ce joli mâle et tous les détails de la fleur. Bonne soirée,
Catherine

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6099)
  • [2008-07-16 12:47]

salut Luciano
j'aime beaucoup cette image par ces couleurs rares, je n'avais pas vu de vert si métallique sur un insect. Bon focus, avec une netteté un peu forcée (la partie gauche verte mérite un petit coup de blur).

gl

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-07-16 13:36]

I've run out of time!

Will be back tomorrow.

Cheers,
Joe

Hi Luciano... you are getting a fine gallery of beetles, this is stunning, great colours and details..........regards h

Ciao Luciano, bella macro, tecnicamente ben eseguita con ottimi dettagli e buona nitidezza, bene a fuoco anche la margherita su cui poggia l'Oedemera, ciao Silvio

Ottima foto, complimenti!

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1691 W: 0 N: 3814] (15352)
  • [2008-07-17 5:51]
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Bonjour Luciano,
Tu es bien productif ces derniers temps. Comme je ne suis pas toujours à la maison, j'avais manqué ce magnifique coléoptère. Extrêmement bien photographié aussi. As-tu un nouvel appareil photo? Des couleurs magnifiques pour un sujet intéressant. Un grand merci
Anne

Hi Luciano.
Great picture...Lovely composition...I like shiny colors on this insects...
Best wishes.
Leyla

Hello Luciano. Excellent capture of this insect in brilliant metallic color. I like the sharpness and detail of the flower too with pleasant muted background. Regards. Jusni

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