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Rhinocoris iracundus Per Luciano


Rhinocoris iracundus Per Luciano
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Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2097 W: 70 N: 3233] (26183)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-17
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-19 1:46
Viewed: 455
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Caro Luciano (lousat), questo è quasi un tuo paesano, l'ho beccato a Busto Arsizio con la Nikon 200 e con un 18-70 che è buono anche per far la pastasciutta, non certo per le macro, avevo 10 minuti di sosta e ho sentito il richiamo della foresta, in realtà un campo di grano, e un paio di insettacci li ho irati fuori, la qualità è quella che è, non so come si chiama, ma ha la maglia rossonera, grazie Luciano, Rhinocoris iracundus, si che l'avevo già postato...Rhinocoris iracundus

Heteroptera Reduvide
Bee Assassin

È un emittero abbastanza interessante, predatore, che trafigge le prede con lo spesso stiletto boccale ricurvo iniettando prima la propria saliva velenosa (che paralizza efficacemente la preda), poi i succhi gastrici che de dissolvono gli organi interni permettendo di succhiarla, come nei ragni.

La puntura inflitta col rostro è molto dolorosa anche per l' uomo (io non l’ho provata) sia per la notevole grandezza dello stiletto, sia per i potenti enzimi contenuti nella "saliva".
Tra di loro sono aggressivi, specialmente se dello stesso sesso; se un maschio incontra una femmina non recettiva rischia di essere divorato...
L'aggressività nei confronti delle prede è invece limitata, tendono agguati e attaccano alle spalle piccoli insetti ma non hanno un grande appetito.
Da notare che a scopo intimidatorio riescono ad emettere dei versi e dei fischi: secondo alcuni gli strani suoni emessi dai rhinocoris sono dovuti all'aria che attraversa le trachee.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-07-19 1:54]

Hello Silvio,
A very fine picture of this interesting insect. Excellent point of view chosen, very subtle background also. Thanks for this jewel.
Regards Siggi

Hi again Silvio, A wonderful macr shot of this reduviid insect with splendid colours. TFS.
Have a nice weekend My friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Wonderful shot Silvio. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-07-19 2:27]

Hello Silvio,
Splendid view of this colourful bug in a fine composition. Great focus, sharp details and beautiful colours too!
Many thanks and have a nice weekend, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-07-19 2:33]

Hello Silvio,
Excellent capture of an Assasin Bug from a fine POV with great lighting and set in a pleasing composition. A fine tribute to Luciano.
TFS,
Ciao,
Ivan

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 101 W: 4 N: 29] (2085)
  • [2008-07-19 3:01]

The subject is a bit out though the grain is in focus, well shot and TFS.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-07-19 4:17]

Ma certo che lo conosco!!E' il mio amico Rhinocoris iracundus e porta questo nome perche' e' sempre particolarmente incazzato! Ce ne sono parecchi dalle mie parti,ho anche alcune foto mentre sc.....o ;-) Grazie mille per la dedica e anche per l'ottimo scatto,peccato che eri di fretta,altrimenti ti portavo nel mio regno della natura,tra bottiglie e televisori abbandonati e anche qualche pianta ancora per fortuna! Buon Sabato,Luciano.

Hi Silvio,
Nice colors and good exposure..
I like the overall comp and insects pose on this seed head.
TFS!
Howard

BEautiful shot, my dear friend Silvio!
You've got an eye for detail!
Very well done!
Goldy

Maybe that's one of those things I have been seeing in my bulk oatmeal! Seriously...there are some bug parts in this organic stuff I buy. Heaven knows...and I am guessing that this perch for the insect is wild oats...Very nice overall with complimenting colours as well.
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-07-19 9:17]

Hi Silvio,

Superb close-up of this colorful insect on the interesting looking flower. Colors and details are wonderful. I love the background and composition.

Jane

Hello Silvio,
This is interesting insekt, amanzing BG,colours and details,Wonderful note and macro job.
Have a good week.
Greetings.
Janusz

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-07-19 12:33]

Hi silvio. You keep on finding the different bugs. this one has good markings which you have capturedso well. with natural colours and good detail. a good top POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-07-19 13:00]

Hello Silvio, great macro, artistically done, well composed with a great technique, thanks!

Mario

Hi,
On the road now with slow mobile connection. Just marking up the best ones this time.
TFS
Pekka

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-19 21:15]

Hello Silvio

The bright red against the dried grasses looks good.
Nicely composed with very good focus and detail.
Well illuminated with natural colours.
TFS

Rob

Very good image of an attractive red bug from an effective POV, Silvio.
The image is crisp and colourful and the wheat ear makes a very natural perch for it.
Well doen and TFS.
Ram

Hallo Silvio
Black and red always makes a great combination and your insect proof that in nature this is also the case. This is a great image with lots of details to appreciate. What I fancy the most looking at this insect is the black colouring on its paws. The way the paws is bend looks like the insect has black elbows which actually makes it quite comical to view. Further I am really keen on the dried grass as your background and the subject you have captured your insect on. It gives a special feeling to this image. Thanks for sharing.
My best regards.
Anna

Ci giochi con il rossonero e in più ti chiami Silvio, ma di Lui non sono tifoso; ottima composizione macro e per essere fatta con il 18-70 è accettabile anche tecnicamente. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 22 N: 363] (1878)
  • [2008-07-20 2:20]

Merhaba Silvio,
Olgunlaşmış başağın üzerindeki bu siyah kırmızı renklerle bezeli böceğin çok hoş bir karesi bu.
Kompozisyon ve detaylar enfes. Eline sağlık. Hüseyin

Hello Silvio!
Maybe the picture is not sharp in 100% but I like a lot its artistic composition and delicate tones :)
Best regards from Poland,
Radomir

Bello il rossonero arrampicato sulla spiga. Ottima e utile nota.

Roberto

hello Silvio

in your excellent shot i love the POV and DOF
but i love more the excellent density of the colours,
as usual excellent luminosity sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Elegante conjunto aunque ligeramente desenfocado el motivo principal: una lástima.
Saludos.

Witaj Silvio,
Excellent capture. Great focus, sharp details and beautiful colours too! I met him in Poland once.
Gratuluje i pozdrawiam - Roma

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