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Amphipsalta zealandica


Amphipsalta zealandica
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Copyright: Steve Reekie (LordPotty) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1449 W: 146 N: 3764] (12035)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-08 0:12
Viewed: 539
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Amphipsalta zealandica
Chorus Cicada

The Chorus Cicada is New Zealands largest and most widespread cicada.
It is found in forests throughout the country and was known to the Maori people as Kihikihi Wawa.Wawa means roaring heavy rain,referring to the deafening sound of the males call during summer months.
The chorus cicada begins calling after christmas,this event noted by Maori as marking the eighth month of the traditional calendar.
The males call is shrill,ending in two or three loud claps.The female answers with wing clicks.
It is possible to call cicadas to you by clicking your fingers.
The females force their eggs into herringbone patterned slits that they cut into branches.As the branch grows,these cuts can grow into huge unsightly scars.
There are over 2,500 species of cicada worldwide.
There are 40 species in New Zealand,none of which are found anywhere else.

(Please forgive the repetition of my previous notes on this species ... I'm in a bit of a hurry again today)

Cheers & thanks for looking.
Steve
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Hi Steve,

what a nice macro shot with good details.
Beautiful colours.
Nice stucture in the wings.

Gert

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 15 N: 1602] (6243)
  • [2009-02-08 0:34]

Hello Steve
Nice capture. Well done.
Regards.
Razvan

Ciao Steve, my today neighbour, wonderful cicada with fantastic details and excellent sharpness, beautiful warm colors, very well done, have a great Sunday, ciao Silvio

Namastay Steve,
A nice capture of this beautiful cicada. Well composed image with excellent sharp details and a lovely POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
Hara

hello steve
great picture
i like the sharpness of the insect
good colours
great shot
ps
i have also picture's of cicada of greece
i send them a next time on TN
greeting lou

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2009-02-08 5:57]

Hello Steve,
A fine close-up of the fully developed Chorus Cicada nicely presented in this almost frame-filling composition with fine sharpness and lighting.
TFS and have a good week,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2993 W: 162 N: 961] (2823)
  • [2009-02-08 6:37]

Hello Steve,
A splendid view of this beautiful Cikada! I've only ever managed to see their empty skin! This one has beautiful colours and the interesting details are very sharp. Nicely framed too!
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2009-02-08 11:25]

Hello Steve,
Excellent photo of this cicade. Very sharp and lovely details. Beautiful clear colours. Good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Steve, an excellent macro capture of this cicada from a nice lateral pov with wonderful composition, details and sharpness.
TFS and have a nice new week MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-02-08 22:32]

Hi Steve,
Wonderful shot of this great looking Cicada with amazing details and colours. Very neat and sharp image with great lighting and perfect DOF. I like its pose on the trunk and the huge eye. Very nicely composed.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2009-02-09 5:25]

Steve WoW a nice looking fella and you caught him well in your camera. Very nice shot with good sharpness. Ganesh

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2009-02-10 2:59]

Hi Steve,
really lovely insect with excellent clarity and sharpness.
The wings are pretty and the green thorax is intereting.
Well captured and thanks for sharing.

regards,
Foozi

Hi Steve,
ooohhhh - I also would like to see a Cicada so close - I only heard them - but never found one ... Thanks, it's a fantastic insect, great work
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Steve.

Excellent image, very good details.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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