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Corizus hyoscyami.


Corizus hyoscyami.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 0 N: 64] (343)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/8, 1/750 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 11:12
Viewed: 502
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Corizus hyoscyami is a very weird bug indeed. It is extremely similar to the Firebug and is often mistaken for one. The two species however are not closely related at all. Corizus hyoscyami belongs to a very small bug family called the Rhopalids (Rhopalidae). The members of this family all have a small glass like transparent section in the shieldy parts of their wings. These transparant sections are called windows. In Corizus hyoscyami however the windows are black and not transparent. The differences with the similar Firebug are easy to see. The markings on the Firebug are different, the snout is entirely black and it can't fly. The Firebug and a few of its relatives are not the only look-alikes. There are also a number of similar Seed Bugs. Many of these have a white dot on the membranous parts of the wings. Anyway, alwys pay close attention to shape and number of markings when identifying red and black bugs. You could also use your nose, for Corizus hyoscyami smells like cinnamon, that is why it is called the Cinnamon Bug in Dutch. The animal reaches a length of some 9 to 12 mm.
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good artistic capture, and your knowledge of insects is good.have to give you a :)

Hi Nikos!
Very interesting bug, great details and sharpness. Strong contrast with this pink flower, nice framed. Good work!
cheers
Adrian

Geia sou Niko,
Very nice shot of this colorful bug. The composition is very beautiful, with sweet nice colours and curves. Very well done.
Xairetw,
Katerina

Really great details on this interesting insect! Thank you for the notes and for sharing!Have a nice day!

Hi Nikos,
Awesome shot, clear, sharp and excellent POV.
Greetings
Raimundo

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