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Weevil
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Copyright: Matthew Johnson (Matt) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 10 W: 0 N: 15] (47)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-26
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.2, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-21 8:07
Viewed: 1133
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I really like weevils – they remind me of Gonzo from the Muppet Show!

This is one of more than 50,000 species of weevil (Curculionoidea) in comparison to only 4,500 species of mammals. Weevils are just one type of beetle of which there are well over 300,000 species and beetles are just one type of invertebrate of which there are well over 1,000,000 species. Invertebrates are thought to contribute nearly three-quarters of all life on Earth (excluding bacteria).

I’m not even going to attempt to try and identify this little guy… the difference between many species can be as subtle as an extra segment in the antennae or the length of his hair!

Anyway, this weevil was around 4-5mm in size and there were quite a few in the garden throughout the summer… if anyone does have any ideas to the species I would be really grateful!
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-10-21 8:13]

Ha, ha, Gonzo...exactly Matthew ;-)
I also like these small and funny creatures. Good pose of one on your picture, nice details and colours. Maybe too much empty space from right side, but it's only my oppinion.

Incroyable photo. Belle prise bien appropriée. Merci du partage.

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  • Leace Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 61] (292)
  • [2005-10-21 20:01]

Hi Matt,

Yes you're right about it looking like Gonzo! It is really cute! I had absolutely no idea about the number of beetle species - unbelievable!
I agree too about the empty space on the right and also it's sometimes good to avoid centering the subject - perhaps a different crop will really boost the composition.

:-)

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
  • [2005-10-22 11:07]

Great shot Matthew, good detail, background and POV.
My only thought is maybe Gonzo is a little too central in the frame, but that is purely a personal opinion.
Love your note too!
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

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