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Stonefly
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Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1173 W: 0 N: 1968] (8357)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-22
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-23 0:24
Viewed: 531
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
PLECOPTERA

Stonefly, Plecoptera
Steinfliege
Plécoptère, perle

Infraclass: Neoptera
Order: Plecoptera (Burmeister, 1839)
Species: ?

This insect is very rarely shown,but is a quite interesting one.
Its nymphs are aquatic and live in lakes and streams. They undergo many molts before emerging and becoming terrestrial. They have two pairs of wings (Plecoptera in greek) and at the end of the abdomen they have long paired cerci.
They are believed to be among the most primitive insects with close relatives from the Lower Permian.
They live in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
They also are pollution intolerant and their presence is an indicator of good water quality.

Source: Wikipedia

Yesterday I noticed a strange behaviour of a dozen sparrows next to the river Aar. They were fluttering around, about 2m over the ground. Coming nearer I saw that they were chasing these insects. I took the opportunity to take some pictures.

Thanks to Bayram for his suggestion. He proposes:
CAPNIA BIFRONS

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Gran fibnura y elegancia en la composición con un acertado formato. A destacar un bien combinado juego de colores. Buen enfoque y profundidad. Pose del insecto interesante. Un buen trabajo.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2041 W: 6 N: 2025] (13275)
  • [2008-05-23 0:28]

Hola Anne,
excelente macro y bellos detalles,
interesante pov y buen foco...
saludos

Splendida macro, bellissima la posa dell'insetto e raffinata composizione con i chiaroscuri che sembrano riflessi, ottima nitidezza, magnifici colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Bonjour Anne,

Très bonne composition. Bon angle de prise de vue et bonne netteté. J'aime beaucoup l'ensemble des couleurs.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Hi Anne, today my neighbour:)
A superb shot of this stonefly species (I think it is Capnia bifrons, but I am not sure exactly! As I could see it has a single cross-vein in apical space of the forewing, if I am not wrong, my guess is true!). All are perfect my friend!. TFS.
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

I always wonder at the behaviors of insects and mammals as to whether they are reacting to something in geology or the environment which is imminent....very nice image of an insect of which I was not aware...and it is strikingly pretty!
Bob

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 133 N: 7494] (23373)
  • [2008-05-23 7:03]

Hello Anne,
An excellent capture of a Stonefly with fine sharpness and in a pleasing horizontal composition. All the ones that I have seen are dark in colour and I have never seen such a light coloured species before. Unfortunately I can't ID it.
TFS this fine contribution to TN,
Best wishes, Ivan

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-05-23 7:28]

Hi Anne,
Very nice shot of this interesting beetle.Well caught,framed and composed.
Thanks for posting.

Interesting specie you bring us Anne, I like this.
Nice detail/DOF, exposure, and natural color, well seen from this neutral BG also.
Well done & TFS!
Howard

Bonjour,
Que voilà un insecte aux formes étonnantes.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Guten Abend Anne,
eine exquisite Komposition in feinsten Nuancen von Grau und Grün.
Die Flügel des zarten, scharf festgehaltenen Insekts schimmern wie Perlmutt.
Mit Dank und herzlichen Grüßen,
Peter

A rare sight indeed Anne, and your fine macro-capture is poetic in its simplicity and pure beauty, thank you for sharing this fine scene my friend.
Mehmet

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2008-05-23 13:13]

Bonjour Anne
Belle composition.Le PDV est excellent.Excellent focus sur les ailes qui tout montre de jolie détail.J'adore également les couleurs et le flou de l'arriere plan.
Merci Michel

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 0 N: 661] (2933)
  • [2008-05-23 14:52]

Hola Anne, excelente macro, con buena definición y detalle. Un saludo

Hi Anne,
My first time to see a Stone Fly.
I think this is the first-ever picture of this insect on TN.
The image gives a clear impression of this fly's features.
It is a well composed shot of the subject perched atop an interesting looking plant.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Salut Anne
Superbe de photo de ce joli papillon,les couleurs sont ravissantes les détails sont très bien définis très beau cadrage
Bravo et a la prochaine....JP

Hello Anne,
Very fine and beautiful macro on this Stonefly!
very sharp in such small insect in nice colour and superb details
thanks for the notes and sharing
well done
best regards
Tony

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2008-05-23 22:43]

Bonjour Anne
Excellente prise pour cet insecte que je n'ai jamais vu, bonne netteté et lumière, image bien composé et cadré.
Amicalement Robi

Hallo Anne,
herrlich, ganz fein, das Bild. Also Du rückst auch den kleinen zarten Organismen auf den Leib! Hochinteressant ist das Bild auch wegen der Art, leider nicht bestimmbar mit Stresemann 2.
Herzlich grüsst aus dem Regen,
Dieter

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-05-24 8:04]

Hi Anne,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Stonefly with lovely colours and details. Very interesting wings pattern and you have captured it in a fine pose. The muted lighting works well here. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 15 N: 172] (1094)
  • [2008-05-24 8:22]

Merhaba Anne,
Fascinating macro with splendid insect, great details, very well done, have a good weekend.
Hoşçakal. Hüseyin

Bonjour Anne,
Voilà une belle image de cet insecte très délicat. L'arrière plan neutre met parfaitement le sujet en valeur. je n'ai pas réussi à d&éterminer la graminée sur laquelle il fait de l'équilibre.
Bon dimanche,
Hervé

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