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"C-7" (Coccinella septempunctata)


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Copyright: Nemes Septimiu (septimiu_nemes) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 0 N: 371] (2159)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Nikon AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF DX
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-17 0:55
Viewed: 504
Points: 42
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Coccinella septempunctata

Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or, in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7"),is the most common ladybird in Europe. Its elytra are of a red colour, but punctuated with three black spots each, with one further spot being spread over the junction of the two, making a total of seven spots, from which the species derives both its common and scientific names (from the Latin septem = "seven" and punctata = "spotted").

C. septempunctata has a broad ecological range, living almost anywhere where there are aphids for it to eat. Both the adults and the larvae are voracious predators of aphids, and because of this, C. septempunctata has been repeatedly introduced to North America as a biological control agent to reduce aphid numbers, and is now established in North America, and has been subsequently designated the official State insect of six different states (Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee).

In the United Kingdom, there are fears that the seven-spot ladybird is being out-competed for food by the harlequin ladybird. Conversely, in North America, this species has outcompeted many native species, including other Coccinella.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-01-17 1:21]

Hello Nemes,
Very fine sharp capture of the Ladybird in a nice pose on a leaf. Shaprness and colours are excellent. I love the composition.
Best regards siggi

Hi Nemes,

Nice sharp picture of the ladybird against a pleasant green background.

Sowmya

Very soothing green at the centre of which is this deep red Ladybird, Nemes.
It is a beautiful composition as a whole; the insect seems to be an integral part of it.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

A good one Nemes !
quite sharp coccinnelle, a red spot on a blurred green BG
Maybe should you place it somewhat off-center or on a vertical frame, crpping the unuseful parts left and right!? Just an opinion
Patrick

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-01-17 2:12]

Salut Septi!

Really good picture of ladybird. I love composition and colours with only one spot of red in sea of green. Plant mirrored on BG also looks great.

Hello Nemes,
Very nice capture well composed with fine details and very sharp.
Regards
Pierre

Ciao Septimiu, fascinating composition with lovely ladybird, fantastic colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • eliz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 22 N: 269] (1535)
  • [2009-01-17 3:17]

placuta postura insectei si planta pe care este. totusi pt mine background verde out of focus este prea saturat.

Hi Septimiu, oh... a lovely and perfect macro shot indeed. The subject stand out well from the green OFF BG. By the way, i just noticed that your surname and species name similarity:) Is the mean of your surname 7? I wonder:).
TFS and Have a wonderful weekend MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Nemes,

This is very oustanding image from you, for me this is one of your best shot , i like it very much.Ladybird,setting and BG framed beautiffuly with great depth and colour.TFS.

regards
mohaimin

Ciao Septimiu,
what a nice coccinella captured from an excellent POV with superb sharpness; i love the beautiful composition nwith tle flowers against a good OOF natural BG.
TFS. Good weekend.
Best regards.
Maurizio

Hello Nemes
BEAUTIFUL composition
i like the details very mutch
great of colours
greeting lou

Hi Nemes,
A nice capture of this beautiful 7 spotted ladybird bug. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Septimiu,
pleasantly fresh colours of spring in this tastefully well composed eye-catching image. A piece of art.
Thank you! With best regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-01-17 12:30]

Hi Septimiu,

A beautiful little ladybug and an even more beautiful picture. A marvelous capture on the leaf with vivid colors and supersharp details. The red and black against the green is striking. I love the centered composition with the two lovely stems and pretty flowers showing off the ladybug.

Jane

hello septimiu
Very beautiful shot of this ladybird, very great sharpness and vivid colors
nice composition
very well done
Jacqueline

Hello Nemes,
Excellent shot, nice capture of this insect! 7? 1,2,3,4,5 ... ???? jajajaja. Well done!!!!
TFS and Best regards. Ferran

Hello Nemes


The red is striking against the lovely rich greenery.
Excellent colour saturation.
The DOF is well done.
Well presented.
TFS

Wolf

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-01-17 21:52]

Buna Septimiu,

Fotografa ta este foarte frumoasa avand culori intense ce contrasteaza puternic dar placut. Stralucirea de pe elitrele gargaritei arata foarte frumos dand un aer de prospetime imagibnii.

TFS si taote cele bune,
Cristian

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-01-18 2:02]

Hello Nemes,
Fantastic photo in very well saturated colours. Good sharpness and a great DOF. Excellent BG. Very beautiful!
Regards,
Peter

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  • danar Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 32 W: 0 N: 10] (206)
  • [2009-03-02 15:12]

Buna Septimiu.

foarte mult imi place aceasta imagine !

Culorile sunt deosebit de frumoase ( strong colours ) , ... mai ales contrastul intre rosu si verde .
Toate cele bune !
Dana.

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