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Jewel Beetle


Jewel Beetle
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 153 N: 4799] (12714)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Arthropods from Turkey & Cyprus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-09 22:00
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Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Julodis sp. (Jewel Beetle)

Buprestidae is a family of beetles, known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles because of their glossy iridescent colors. The family is among the largest of the beetles, with some 15,000 species known in 450 genera.

Shape is generally cylindrical or elongate to ovoid, with lengths ranging from 3 mm to an impressive 100 mm, although most species are under 20 mm. A variety of bright colors are known, often in complicated patterns. The iridescence common to these beetles is not due to pigments in the exoskeleton, but instead physical iridescence in which microscopic texture in their cuticle selectively reflects specific frequencies of light in particular directions. This is the same effect that makes a compact disc reflect multiple colors.

The larvae bore through roots, logs, stems, and leaves of various types of plants, ranging from trees to grasses. The wood boring types generally favor dying or dead branches on otherwise-healthy trees, while a few types attack green wood; some of these are serious pests capable of killing trees and causing major economic damage.

Here you can see a Jewel Beetle belonging to the genus Julodis. In this genus it's possible to identified two main groups. The first one is typical of the southern part of Africa. The other group lives in Northern Africa (around Sahara, reaching The Red Sea and Aldabra Is.), in the Mediterranean Subregion, Middle Orient, in some steppic lands of Central Asia, reaching Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India. Recently discovered also in China. In the distribution of this last group it can locate two main centres of diversification: one in NW Africa (Maghreb: Maroc, Algeria and Tunisia) an another in Middle Orient. Very few species live in Southern Europe and in some Mediterranean isles . This scarce presence in Europe is probably caused by last glacial periods. Several species of Palearctic Julodis show a very high variability, with many geografical forms. West Mediterranean Julodis are particularly represented by two extremely variable species: Julodis onopordi and Julodis aequinoctialis, with other related species. In the East Mediterranean region and Middle Orient, there is a big number of species. Many of them were considered subspecies or simply varieties of Julodis onopordi, but they are considered good species, now (Julodis andreae, etc.). Other big complexes are those of Julodis euphratica and Julodis variolaris. There are an incredible number of synonims and different classifications, especially for two extremely variable species.

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The beetle which I photographed here from Bolkar Mt. of Taurus Range is resembles Julodis ehrenbergi but I am not sure its exact ID. The total body length of this Jewel Beetle is approx. 2 cm and I think it is a male.

Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram

References:

1. Atatür, M., Budak, A. & Göçmen, B (2003). Invertebrate Biology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 187, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 503 pp.
2. Wikipedia .
3. Jewel Beetles .
4. Chinery, M. (1986). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe, Collins, Glasgow, 320 pp.
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2465 W: 168 N: 7448] (23526)
  • [2008-07-09 22:41]

Hello Bayram,
What a splendid capture of this beautiful Jewel Beetle showing details very clearly. I'm amazed at how fluffy it seems and the antennae are beautiful. Lovely light and colours too.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

Nefis canlı renklere sahip ve ilk kez gördüğüm bir Bubrestid türü. Sanirim Kıbrıs'ta da buna benzer bir tür var ama emin değilm. Elinize sağlık hocam.

Nazım

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-07-09 22:51]

Hi Bayram

Great shot of this odd-looking beetle. Excellent pov with sharp detail. Well seen and captured.

James

Good morning Bayram
What a beauty! This indeed a lovely beetle. the hairy appearance, makes it very special, and the colour is really spectacular. The clarity of he insect is excellent. The details are well seen and here I especially refer to the big, big eye, the segmented paws as well as the almost frilly antennas. A lovely image to look at. I found your notes very interesting.
Kind regards
Anna

Hi Uncle, good morning... Great capture of this beautiful Jewel beetle. Excellent composition and technically perfect. Amazing colours too... tfs...cypturk

merhaba hocam. mukemmel ötesı olmuş, bı sey dıyemıyorum. gozler yıne mukemmel. elinıze sağlık.
bugun sıze YILAN:D ve trafık kazası gecrmış bı kertenkele getırıcem :S
görüşmek uzere
filiz

Hi Bayram
What a beauty!!

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-10 1:00]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Bu yaratığı çok güzel görüntülemişsiniz.Alan derinliği,netlik ve kadraj mükemmel^.3 boyutu gibi.Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-07-10 1:57]

hi Bayram
fine macro de cet insect à la couleur surprenante. Les détails sont bons, et je note la bonne gestion de la lumière qui pourtant était forte.
tfs
gl

Hi Bayram
This guy is sensational and you have captured him in magnificent sharpness. Fantastic! TFS
Cheers
Sue

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 4 N: 2302] (10736)
  • [2008-07-10 2:29]

Hello Bayram, Beautiful shot picked up from your archive. Excellent shot. Superb sharpness Ganesh

Hola Bayram,
Excelente captura de este bonito escarabajo, muy buena nitidez con una luz, textura, color y fondo magníficos TFS. Saludos
José Ramón

Merhaba Hocam,
Çok güzel bir kare olmuş, elinize sağlık. Bu arada geçmiş olsun demeyi unuttum, önemli bir şey yoktur inşallah.
Saygılarımla,
Naşit.

Yine nefis bir makro ve güzel biyolojik değerlerimizden birisi. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Mükemmel bir makro çalışması. Renkler, derinlik ve poz harika hocam. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Bayram

an excellent shot, it almost looks alien in this rocky composition. Don't think I've seen a hairy jewel beetle like this before.
Superb POV
The POV and composition is exceptionally brilliant
Exellent sharpness
Great DOF and

Excellent work my friend
Chris

Lovely colours, my brother!Very sharp macro shot!
Great work!
Goldy

Hi Bayram,

An excellent note and a beautiful image of this beetle.

Thanks,
John

Splendida macro, eccellente POV che utilizza al meglio la luce ed documenta perfettamente questo insetto dalle bellissime sfumature di colore, ottima composizione che evidenzia il movimento sulla roccia, straordinaria nitidezza, bellissimi i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 0 N: 657] (2911)
  • [2008-07-10 10:19]

Hola Bayram, excelente macro, una toma nitida, con buen detalle y agradables tonos de color. Un saludo

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1785 W: 8 N: 4627] (14955)
  • [2008-07-10 10:35]

Hi L'il Brother,

It must be the time difference between us because I didn't see this yesterday. An amazing capture of this Jewel Beetle in a wonderful pose looking rather shy. Colors, details and textures are superb.

Jane

Hello Bayram,
superb macro shot of jewel beetle with excellent details,great sharpness and lighting,
very well done,
tfs

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1208 W: 68 N: 2500] (8251)
  • [2008-07-10 11:35]

Hello Bayram,
This really is a jewel.
Fantastic macro in wonderful natural colours and sharp details. Great POV and composition. Beautiful BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2829 W: 75 N: 8024] (26857)
  • [2008-07-10 11:41]

Hello Bayram!

Another little break from reptiles? Good idea. This jewel beetle looks cute. I like POV, details on insect's body, green hairs. Well composed with raw rock.

Renkler ve detaylar muthis..Hele antenler...Uzayli yaratiga benziyor....Gercekten excellent....Her bakimdan mukemmel, Yine yaptin yapacagini. Verdigin bilgiler de cok egitici, sagol. Ellerin dert gormesin...Sevgiler kardesim....Leyla..

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1691 W: 242 N: 5580] (19801)
  • [2008-07-10 13:57]

Hello Geckoman!
Excellent capture of this pretty beetle :-)
It's a very hairy one too! :-))
Very good composition.
Nice lighting and great colours.
Superb detail.

Well done my friend!

Joe

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-07-10 14:15]

Yine selam Bayram hocam. Nefis renklere sahib bir Bubrestid türümğüzün oldukça detaylı bir makro çalışması. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Mehmet

hello Bayram

WOW ! what a superb macro shot of this insect,
excellent focus on the subject, very fine POV and DOF,
wonderful luminosity of the image and colour tones
of the Jewel Beetle, great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hi Bayram, splendid beetle with fantastic colors, superb details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this beautiful Jewel Beetle. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Gran profundidad de campo, para mí lo más conseguido técnicamente en esta toma y un excelente control de la luz.
Te deseo también un buen fin de semana. Yo hoy iré a las montañas de Los Pirineos, junto al País de Andorra.
Un abrazo: J.Ignasi

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2041 W: 6 N: 2021] (13267)
  • [2008-07-13 0:47]

Hola amigo,
perfecta macro,
color y buen foco...
espléndida captura,
saludos Bay.

Hi Bayram,

I add belatedly my compliments for the perfect macro here. What an interesting beetle!

My best regards
Dietrich

Ciao!
Beautiful closed up .Excellent POV and very well composed image. Details and colors are very nice.
Marco

Hi Bayram,
Beautiful shot!!!
Nice naturals colours and sharpness.
Very well done!!!
TSF Malgosia

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 205] (952)
  • [2008-08-14 4:13]

Hello Prof. Bayram,
indeed it is such an interesting shot and very sharp and clear with hairs, powders and pattern seen. Besides that it may be belated or too late to congratulate you for being succesful in your academic field.Great achievement and very harworking.
Much more than that with just a hundred or more shot you got 10K. That is brilliant. Congratulations again.
Nice and great photos, great academic achievement, and etc. Youre a real scholar, Bayram.

Regards,
Foozi

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