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Closterotomus norwegicus


Closterotomus norwegicus
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Copyright: Thijs van Balen jr (Pentaxfriend) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 23 N: 1549] (6260)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-16
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K20D, Sigma EX APO Macro 180 mm F/3.5 IF, Digital ISO 400, 72mm Marumi UV
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-17 14:36
Viewed: 370
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Closterotomus norwegicus Potato Capsid
Family: Miridae

This common and widespread bug can be found in meadows and hedgerows across Britain, where it feeds on a wide range of plants, especially nettles, composites and clovers.

Met circa 6-9mm een relatief grote Blindwants; groen met twee zwarte stipjes op het halsschild (pronotum). De dieren zuigen plantensappen uit netels, distels en klaver. Eitjes worden in twijgen gestoken en het dier overwinterd als ei. In het voorjaar komen de eitjes uit en volwassen dieren zijn te vinden van juli tot september.

It is one of several similar green species, although mature males are tinged red-brown and specimens from northern Britain may have brownish-black markings. The tibial spines are shorter than the width of the tibia, and the length of the 2nd antennal segment is roughly equal to the 3rd and 4th combined.

While the two spots on the pronotum are distinctive, these are shared by several other species. The dark marks at the top of the scutellum are variable, and may be absent.

Compare: Calocoris roseomaculatus, Adelphocoris lineolatus

Adult: May-October
Length 6-8 mm
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Hi Thijs

Great shot of this green bug. Indeed its a green scene!
Good composition, excellent sharpness, DOF and POV.

Chris

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2009-06-18 10:14]

Hallo Thijs,
De achtergrond is wat aan de drukke kant, daardoor valt het insekt weinig op. Maar op zich is het een goede foto in uitstekende scherpte en mooie natuurlijke kleuren. Goede vage achtergond en compositie.
Groet,
Peter

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 472] (2922)
  • [2009-06-22 3:00]

Hi Thijs !

Interesting insect.
Excellent macro, very well played.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

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