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Leptura maculata


Leptura maculata
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Copyright: Alan Cassidy (accassidy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 117 N: 514] (1954)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro EX DG HSM, Digital ISO 200, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-27 5:06
Viewed: 335
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Spotted Longhorn, Leptura maculata

The Spotted Longhorn reaches a length of some 16 mm. The sexes are look a likes and the same size. It is yellow showing black markings. These markings are extremely variable. Animals that are almost entirely yellow are in existence, and animals almost completely black have also been reported. It is a very local species, even though it may be abundant. It is also seen on flowers in gardens regularly. It is even called the Flower Longhorn in Denmark! The larvae live in old tree stumps. For a long time it was known as Strangalia maculata, but has more recently been placed in the genus Leptura.

This beetle was feeding yesterday on a thistle. Once you find them, these insects are much easier to photograph than butterflies, as they do tend to move more slowly and be less prone to disturbance. So I as able to get fairly close and use the fill-in flash to get enough light for a good depth of field. This means that head-on shots like this are possible without losing detail on the parts of the insect further away from the lens.

The picture has been cropped, resized and sharpened in Elements 6.

Information from garden safari here.
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  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 15 N: 1629] (6333)
  • [2009-07-27 5:10]

Hello Alan
Great macro shot, vivid colors and perfect focus.
Regards
Razvan

Hi Alan,
Very good macro...
Great colours, good details and composition.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

Hi Alan
A good flashed macro of this common but colourful longhorn. The purple thistles set it off perfectly.
Kind regards
Vinny

Hi,
Very fine image of this beautiful beetle, perfect viewpoint and depth used. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Alan,

A splendid shot full of colour, with great detail. Excellent focus and dof and good vibrant colours make this a great shot.

TFS regards Bill

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-07-27 8:23]

Hello Alan,
This beetle on photo is so big that remind to me cartoon films for children about insects. I like your composition.
Regards, Pawel

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 414 W: 0 N: 1030] (5550)
  • [2009-07-27 10:27]

Great colors and details!

Buen acercamiento y gran composición, aunque yo destacaría la buena profundidad de campo conseguida.
Saludos.

hello Alan
great sharpness and good details
beautiful colours
great shot
greeting lou

Hello Alan!
Very colourful capture of Cerambycidae beetle. I like vivid colourd and very nice saturation. DOF should be a little better (especially in head part o insect) but in general it is very nice photo :)
Greetings,
Radomir

Hi Alan

an amazing colourful image. Both the beetle and teh flower are sharp with excellent details. One of your best IMO. Great work.

Chris

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