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"KNIGHT BUG"


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Copyright: Radomir Jaskula (cicindela) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1307 W: 0 N: 2925] (8635)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400, Raynox DCR-250, @ ISO 50
Exposure: f/5.8
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Insects (Insecta) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-31 10:48
Viewed: 648
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello my Friends!
Today something a little more colourful :>


This is Lygaeus equestris (Linnaeus 1758) (Lygaenidae) (in Polish: spodziec rycerzyk). The Polish word "rycerzyk" means "small knight" or "little knight" and this name was given because of colouration of upper side of this bug - note carefully the black maculation - there is a shape, sometimes similar to knight's helmet ;>


Ok, enough about its name, now some facts about a species:

Distribution: S and C Europe

Habitat: mainly dry areas with stones.
(This specimen was found and photographed walking among stones in the ruins of Olsztyn castle - one more reason to name it "little knight"? ;>)

Size: 10-12mm

Food preferences: vegetarian, likes especially Vincetoxicum hirundinaria



Have a nice weekend and thank you in advance for your visits! :>

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2008-10-31 11:00]

Hallo Radomir,
Jak sie dobrze przypatrzy to mozna znalezc podobienstwo do "rycerzyka".Ostrosc bardzo dobra ,kontrast odpowiedni.Sam insekt prezentuje sie na tym kamieniu doskonale.
Pozdrawiam Siggi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-31 12:10]

Hi Rado, a very difficult insect to take,your work is perfect,nothing to say,just my best compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano

Merhaba Radomir,bu böceklerin ne ilginç desenleri var.Renkleri baskın,güzel bir fotoğraf,ellerine sağlık :)

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-10-31 12:59]

Hello Radomir,

Very good presentation of this bug. Excellent POV, DOF and focus. Very good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello Radomir, perfect shot of this little bug. Wonderful colours and details.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

Hi my dear friend Radek, wonderful capture of this red bug with lovely colours and details. TFS this finme image my friend!
Have a nice weekend!
Greetings from Izmir:>

Bayram

Czesc Radziu
Wracam z imprezy a tu widze robak czerwony ;-) Ladna ostra fotka i podoba mi ie to ze taki kolorowy zwierzak jest na takim zwyczajnym szarawym tle
Pozdrowionka
Krzys

Superb shot of this colourful bug with your Coolpix, Radomir.
The sharpness and clarity from the top perspective are amazing.
Well done and TFS.

Hi Radomir,

Very good macro shot o this beetle.
Great of details with beautiful colours.

Gert

A perfect, all revealing macro shot of this colorful, small bug Radomir, quite a sharp image well exposed and composed. Wouldn't know about a knights helmet, but the whole dorsal shape and design looks so much like a warriors shield to me my friend.
Cheers and best regards from Izmir,
Mehmet

Hi Radek,
A nice capture of this beautiful bug. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-11-01 11:59]

Hello Radomir
Magnificent macro-portrait of this little Knight! How beautiful it results in such a good picture!
Superb job.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-11-01 14:35]

merhaba radomir
i see interesting and beautiful species with wonderful capture
i like POV, light, colours, sharpness and details
TFS
regards
izler

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-01 15:07]

What a beautiful insect!
Excellent macro of it.
A clear POV.
Well composed.
Great colours.

Well done, Radomir!
Joe

Hi Radomir, lovely bug with splendid colors, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Radomir,
very beautiful bug species and its great macro-shot. Great sharp focus, POV and composition. Nicely framed. Your notes also very nice and informative. Thanks for sharing, well done,
Ahmet

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 7] (534)
  • [2008-11-04 9:13]

Czesc Radomir
Ladna fotka,ostra a detailní.
Very good.
Zdravi Jiří.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-11-04 13:23]

Hello Radomir! Nature is so beautiful, look at that graphism! Great details on this close-up, good light and colors! Thanks!

Mario

Hallo Radomir
Excellent close-up and a wonderful display of bright colours. The exposure is great and brings out the markings and patterns on this fascinating bug. Your note is very useful and interesting. Excellent contribution. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Anna

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2008-11-24 22:57]

Bonjour,
Jolis détails pour cette punaise bien colorée.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

hello Radomir
very nice picture of this wants
very sharp
i like this foto with the colors
greeting lou

Hola Radomir,
Excelente macro de este pequeño chinche que se muestra con buena definición y todo lujo de detalles, bonita luz y color natural, saludos
José Ramón

Hi Radomir,
A nice image showing a colourful and interesting insect, very similar in patterns and colours to a species native from Argentina; with your note now I can know its family. Thanks for sharing
Hernán

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