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Pantilius tunicatus (Miridae)


Pantilius tunicatus (Miridae)
Photo Information
Copyright: marie christine guegan (mariki) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Samsung digimax D103
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Heteroptera, Birch inhabitants and visitors, Heteroptera of Europe-1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-15 0:15
Viewed: 557
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Pantilius tunicatus, found on Birch bark

French name: Punaise du noisetier
Dutch name: ??
English name: ??

Quite common and widespread, this bug may be found on the lower branches of Hazel, Alder and particularly Birch.

The large size (antennae shorter than the body) and spectacular colouring make it almost unmistakeable. The extent of the ree markings is variable, and newly emerged adults can be entirely green. It is a late season species and usually does not appear until late August, September.

Adulte: September-October, may overwinter
Length: 8-10mm

(source www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/pantilius_tunicatus.html)
Gert-Paassen, ramthakur, boreocypriensis, anel, jpdenk, uleko, xTauruSx, Adanac, JORAPAVI has marked this note useful
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To Gert-Paassen: Dank je Gertmariki 1 10-21 00:35
To matatur: Thank you Mehmet,mariki 2 10-16 03:39
To sandpiper2: Thank you Chris,mariki 1 10-15 05:42
To ramthakur: Thank you Rammariki 1 10-15 01:15
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I guess the olive colour works as a camouflage colour for this species, Marie.
You have captured it very well against some BG I can't figure out. Is that the birch bark?
The focus is sharp and the subtle shades of colours are well recorded in this image.
TFS and regards.

An expertly macro-capture of a beautiful heteropteran bug in good form Marie, you've succeeded to keep the whole bug within the DOF zone in spite of your oblique POV, not an easy accomplishment my friend. There seems to be a slight brownish tint over the whole picture, tried to remove it in my WS, hope you like it!
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Marie

Good capture of this green bug, but what is it on, not sure about the surface, it looks artifical.
Good sharpness and DOF.

Chris

Hi Marie,

Splendid macro shot of this heteropteran bug with excellent details, nice DOF/POV and composition.
TFS this my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-15 14:19]

Salut Marie,j'en ai vu une comme ca aujourd'hui mais elle est echappe' avant de la capture,mes compliments pour la perfection des couleurs,c'est vraiment pas facile,bonne journee',Luciano

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2008-10-16 1:55]

Bonjour Marie-Christine,
Tu trouves des insectes de toute sorte sur les écorces de bouleau! Mais pas si facile de faire des photos avec un arrière-plan blanc. Une punaise qui a une forme un peu différente de la plupart des autres, je l'avais déjà vu aussi, mais ne connaissais pas son nom. Alors encore une fois merci
Bonne journée
Anne

Hi Mariki, splendid macro of lovely bug with fantastic details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Mariki,

Very sharp image, and the exposure is right on the button.

Nice shot!

John

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2008-10-16 9:59]

Hello Marie,
Excellent macro of this tiny bug showing very sharp details and fine colours. I think these bugs are so hard to identify as their colours and patterns change with age. Well done!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

Hello Mariki, excellent close up capture of this insect. Great details and sharpness.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-17 18:45]

Hello Marie,
Superb quality macro image, fantastic work Marie.
Rick

Hello Marie Christine

Your zoo of insects is amazing.
Another excellent capture .
The details and focus are very good.
Lovely natural colours.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

Hallo Marie,

Mooie scherpe opname van deze insect.
Prachtige kleuren en detailering.
Zie dat je vaak het zelfde ondergrond gebruikt?
Vang je ze eerst?

Gert

Hola Marie,
Excelente captura de este chinche que nos muestras con gran nitidez y todo lujo de detalles, gracias por compartirla, saludos
José Ramón

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