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Lygaeus equestris


Lygaeus equestris
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A700, Minolta AF 200 mm / f:4 macro APO G, Digital RAW 200, UV Filter
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-12 11:01
Viewed: 786
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lygaeus equestris,

This bug is a look a like of the firebug which is seen regularly on TN,but maybe this is the first posting of this bug on TN,from this bug I could not find an english description of this bug,however a swedish version is available on wikipedia

Riddarskinnbagge

Riddarskinnbagge eller riddarbagge (Lygaeus equestris) är en insekt i familjen fröskinnbaggar.
Den kan även kallas skomakare, och på gotländska körkmack.
Riddarskinnbaggen är tecknad i rött och svart, med en vit prick på det bakre svarta fältet. De svarta fälten påminner tillsammans om ett riddarkors, vilket motiverat artepitetet equestris, som betyder riddare.
Riddarskinnbagge är Gotlands landskapsinsekt.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2008-08-12 11:06]

Hi Paul. This is a new one on me so thanks for posting. A colourful bug with unusual markings which you have taken so well . with a good top POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3946] (13340)
  • [2008-08-12 11:15]

Hello Paul,
a fine picture of this bug showing its distinguished colour patterns very well.
You achieved excellent sharpness resulting in a detail-rich presentation of this species.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Paul,
Strange that this bug has also a Finnish name 'ritarilude' but no English name. It has very bright colours. Excellent macro shot with good composition and sharp details.
TFS
Pekka

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  • Kaszek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 58 N: 390] (1451)
  • [2008-08-12 14:14]

Hi Paul!
Very interesting insect.
You made this shot very well. Good sharpness and POV.
TFS
Kaszek

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2008-08-13 0:33]

Hello Paul,
Interesting and beautiful this bug although Bg isn't too suit do it.
Regards, Pawel

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-08-13 5:31]

Hello Paul, The shot is very good view from the top. I am also looking at this unusual markings on the top and good clarity. Ganesh

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2008-08-23 7:27]

Hello Paul,
a great insect shot here.I like the mask and I like the background texture. nicely captured in diagonal formtion, making it interesting and pretty.
well composed shot.

regards,
Foozi

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