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CERAMBYCIDAE


CERAMBYCIDAE
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Copyright: Francisco Mello (Mello) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 1 N: 61] (586)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro.
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-26 5:39
Viewed: 138
Points: 8
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Longicorn Beetles - FAMILY CERAMBYCIDAE

All members in this family are commonly called Longicorn Beetles. They are also known as Long-horned Beetles. They have very long antennae, typically 11 segmented. The length of their antenna is more than two-thirds, some are even three times as their body length. Their antenna can directed backwards over their body. Their compound eyes are notched at the base of the antennae.

Adults are active fliers. Their body usually elongated and cylindrical in shape. Their legs are medium long. They have obvious strong mandibles for chewing, many feed on flowers.

Longicorn Beetles lay their eggs in cracks of bark or under bark. Most Longicorn Beetle larva are wood borers. Usually they are host specific of living or dead trees, usually infest severely weakened trees, dying or felled logs. Their life cycles are from few months to more than a year.

Larvae are usually white grubs with large dark brown head with strong mandibles. They are slightly tapering towards the end. Some species tunnel deep into the heartwood and some bore largely under the bark. They pupate inside the wood. When hatch, the adults cut emergence holes through the bark.
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hello Francisco
SUPER sharpness with good light and beautiful colours
GREAT composition
i like your picture's very much!
greeting lou

Hello Francisco,
Fantastic beetle! Your photo is excellent: the insect and the two long-horns are in focus. Beautiful tones and diagonal composition. Congratulations,
Catherine

Hola Francisco,

Bella foto, magníficos detalles y luz. Me agrada mucho la colocación del insecto y la posibilidad que has brindado de apreciar sus largas antenas.

Aquí en Venezuela también he visto esta especie, pero nunca me han quedado tan bien fotografiados como el tuyo!

Saludos!

Jesús

Hi Francisco,
This one is great! Beautiful colors with very beautiful BG.
Sharpness is perfect.
I like most of your photos.
TFS
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