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Copyright: aytul akel (lutya) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 18 W: 0 N: 87] (425)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix P3
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-07 8:12
Viewed: 455
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The pentatomids are known as Stink Bugs or Shield Bugs. They are frequently found in large numbers on crops and weeds. If disturbed, they will emit a pungent, evil-smelling liquid.
Stink bugs are distinguished from other bugs by their 3rd thorax, or the triangular scutellum, which is well extended to cover half of their back, but not covered the whole abdomen. Their legs are thin and with no spines. The antennae are four or five segmented. Their body are usually in shield-shaped. Nymphs look similar to their adults except they are wingless.
The 'stink' evil-smelling liquid comes from the bug's scent glands. In adults the scent gland openings are located under each side of thorax, between the first and second pair of legs. In nymphs the scent gland openings are paired and located on the top of abdomen. Those stink liquid will discourage or even harm the potential predators.
Stink bugs mating occurs in spring and/or summer, depending on the species. Eggs are laid in tight clusters glued to a host plant, usually on the underside of leaves. After hatching, the first instars often stay together with the empty egg-shell until they moult become the second instars. Then they disperse in search of food. Nymphs undergo five metamorphoses to become adults.
Most of the Stink Bug species are plant suckers although some are predators to other insects. Some species in this family exhibit maternal care by standing guard over their egg batches.
All Stink Bugs are active during the day. Shield Bugs have a number of natural enemies, some species their eggs suffer parasites by wasps.
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A beautiful composition Aytül, captured in perfect focus and saturated colors. Those stink-bugs obviously do not discriminate color variants! TFS my friend.
Mehmet

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 724] (3398)
  • [2008-02-07 8:53]

hi aytul,
a lovely picture..beautiful colours and very nicely captured.
TFS

Aytül hanım tebrikler , nefis bir makro olmuş , verdiğiniz bilgilerde çok yararlı ancak kaynağını merak ettim , başarılar , bol şanslar .

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2008-02-09 0:06]

Merhaba Aytül hanım, renkleri ve ışığıyla çok nefis bir kompozisyon olmuş. Elinize sağlık.

Merhaba Aytul Mukemmel kalite, net ve detaylar keskin olmus, tebrikler macro ustasi olmusun. eline saglik selamlar Necip

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