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Pyrrhocorus apterus


Pyrrhocorus apterus
Photo Information
Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1726 W: 0 N: 3927] (15770)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D
Exposure: 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-18 6:12
Viewed: 572
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
PYRRHOCORUS APTERUS (Amyot&Serville, 1843)

Firebug
Feuerwanze
Gendarme

Order: Hemiptera
Suborder:Heteroptera
Family: Pyrrhocoridae
Size: 8-13mm

I have chosen this picture, because in March the Firebugs generally come out from their hibernation. They hibernate as adults. On the picture taken in August, we can see an adult Firebug and the nymph in the right corner.
Firebugs live in groups.They are mainly phytophag (they eat plants) and have a preference for Malvae-plants. Occasionally they aslo eat other insects and even sometimes have a cannibal behaviour.

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hi,
very good image with adult and nymph together, i wish to see back, where the spectacular design is. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hello Anne
un macro très intéressant même pour ce qui concerne la composition. Intéressants soit les details que la lumière; très beau le contraste parmi les petits insects rouges et la plante des couleurs plus ténues. Excellente la messe à feu.
Livio

Ciao Anne, wonderful couple of adult and nynphe with splendid bright colors, fine details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Ciao Anne,
in attesa che le farfalle raggiungano anche la tua splendida vallata catturi nel tuo magnifico archivio per presentarci una meravigliosa immagine dai bellissimi e ben contrastati colori, ottima la definzione e come sempre stupenda composizione. Ho già fotografato sette diverse specie di farfalle, ma sono fra quelle comunemente viste su TN. Le due specie di Raganella presenti in Svizzera dovrebbero essere il tipo comune europeo e l'intermedia (tipica italiana) che si distinguono solo per il canto e con esami genetici.
Grazie dei tuoi commenti e complimenti per le tue splendide immagini
Buona serata.
Maurizio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-03-18 7:01]

Salut Anne,j'espere tu aura un peu de chance dans ces jours,l'hiver parait terminer chez moi...je pense que toi aussi pourra voir quelque chose de nouveau .....mais pour le moment mes compliments pour cette tres belle perspective qui ne merite pas de coucher seule dans ton ordinateur,merci de nous l'avoir montree',bonne journee',Luciano

Hi Anne,
A nice capture showing both adult and baby firebug. Very well composed. Focus could have been better. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-03-18 8:23]

Hello Anne,
Good photo of this Firebugs. Nice sharpness and good contrasting colours. Pleasant composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Anne,
A great view at the snout nosed Firebug. Excellent clarity throughout the scene. You must be ready for Spring's arrival by now after the cold of this winter.
Have a great week...
Steve

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-03-18 9:08]

Hello Anne,

In your photo there is a very fine combination of colors. The contrasting red and black of the insects looks very fine on the white of the plant.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 32 N: 1192] (3654)
  • [2009-03-18 10:17]

Hi Anne,
Lovely close up.DOF,details,sharpness and framing are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-03-18 11:46]

Hallo Anne,
Feuerwanzen treffe ich oft, bis jetzt habe ich noch keine Aufnahme gemacht. Das hier ist einem Meisterwerk, gefällt mir sehr.
Herzliche Grüsse Siggi

bonjour anne
cette photo est très bien composée avec ces deux gendarmes chacun dans un coin opposé à l'autre, ils ont l'air de se regarder, la couleur blanche de la plante contraste bien avec les insectes rouges
très belle luminosité
Passe une bonne soirée
Jacqueline

hello Anne
super macro
great details of the insects
beautiful colours
super
greeting lou

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-03-18 12:47]

Hi Anne. This was worth bringing out of your archives. The detail and sharp focusing are first class. With rich bright colours. A good face on pose. well done TFS.
Nick..

Ha ha...I love this one..there is drama in your picture Anne...and perhaps a story...one which we shall never understand while on this earth plane...A worthy image of fine quality and a natural flora setting for the insects!
Bob

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2009-03-18 21:41]

Hi Anne.
Excellent close-up of a very attractive scene. DOF and details of the plant and its cute visitors are great as well as impressive diagonal composition of the shot, perfect exposure and vivid colours. My kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2009-03-19 17:06]
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Hello, What happened next. did they meet face to face or just went on their own business. Lovely shot with perfect scene. Ganesh

Bonjour Anne,
Très belle composition en rouge et blanc
bone exposition les details des insectes et de la fleur sont bien rendus
Bravo et bon W-E
Albert

hi Anne

Very well captured macro close up detail of the Firebugs when actually you showed good depth to both insects at about the same plane. Good skill in your composition to make this macro stand out. The sharpness here is simply great.

tfs, bill

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