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Antlion


Antlion
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Copyright: inanc sevim (litoriachloris) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 23 W: 0 N: 67] (965)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pretec DC3A30
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-25 11:33
Viewed: 815
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Antlions are a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, classified as Myrmeleontidae, from the Greek "myrmex", meaning "ant", and "leon", meaning "lion". Strictly speaking the term antlion applies to the larval form of the members of this family. Antlions are worldwide in distribution, most common in arid and sandy habitats, and can be fairly small to very large (wingspan range of 2-15 cm). Antlions are omnivorous. The antlion larvae eat ants and other insects, while the adult antlion eats pollen and nectar.

The antlion larva is often called a "'Doodlebug"'. One theory is that it gets this name from the odd winding, spiralling trails it leaves in the sand while looking for a good location to build its trap. These trails look like someone has doodled in the sand.

The adult antlion has two pairs of long, narrow, multi-veined wings in which the apical veins enclose regular oblong spaces, and a long, slender abdomen. Although they greatly resemble dragonflies or damselflies, they belong to an entirely different order of insects. Antlions are easily distinguished from damselflies by their longer, prominent, apically clubbed antennae and different pattern of wing venation. They also are very feeble fliers and are normally found fluttering about in the night, in search of a mate. The adult is rarely seen in the wild because it is typically active only in the evening.

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Superorder: Endopterygota

Order: Neuroptera

Superfamily: Myrmeleontoidea

Family: Myrmeleontidae
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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 986 W: 5 N: 2715] (10472)
  • [2007-01-25 11:35]

Merhaba İnanç,çok süper olmuş. Tebrikler.

Hello Inanc,
Nice photo of the really nice insect! :)
I also would like to thank you for showing a "non-commertial" isect! :)
This specimen belongs probably to the genus Myrmeleon.
Best regards,
Radomir

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2007-01-25 12:53]

Merhaba Inanc... aesthetic composition with great point of view and harmonious colors.

I like it a lot: composition, POV, sharpness, DOF, focus, colors, background, lighting, framing, notes and PP.

I don't like it: the lack of the values of the image (if they were available).

I love the posture of the insect on its hanger with perfect inclination of the same one inside the scene.
Tebrikler... Ricardo

hi inanc!
very good macro with great
sharpness and in a nice light
well done!

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1056 W: 289 N: 3918] (13218)
  • [2007-01-25 14:53]

Hello Inanc,
the thumbnail does not look very attractive, but upon clicking ....
this superb macro of the antlion is seen. Focus and sharpness are relly impressive. The colours are beautiful and contribute to the excellent overall composition.
Best wishes, Peter

Lovely job Inanc.
An excellent composition, with sharp detail, nice color and light. Well seen from the BG.
Very well done.

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 547 W: 90 N: 869] (2909)
  • [2007-01-25 15:26]

Hello Inanc,

Thank you very much for presenting us that wonderful picture of a antlion!!! The behavior of its larva is very very interesting and captivating... ! It is the first time that I saw an adult! And this photo is just superb!!! Details are amazing, the diagonal formed by the stig and insect brings dynamism to the picture, the colors so natural and dof and pov cannot be better!

Great picture and TFS!

Michel

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