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Mylabris sp.


Mylabris sp.
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Copyright: Nirmal Roberts (nirmalroberts) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 345 W: 64 N: 705] (2857)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd, Fujinon f=6.2-66.7(28-300)mm 1:2.8-4.9, Marumi 58mm UV Haze
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-27 2:25
Viewed: 8383
Points: 16
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Mylabris sp.
Common names: Blister Beetle, Beetle Ladybird.
Abundant in China and India. These beetles are about 25mm long and 9mm broad; wing-cases black, with three broad, wavy, orange-yellow bands, which, when examined under a lens, are seen to bear black bristly hairs.
A potent and highly irritant vesicant contained in the body fluids of these beetles, which is released if the beetle is brushed, pressed, or crushed against the skin, causes blistering eruptions; a condition known as Blister Beetle Dermatitis. Usually the beetles do not have a bite or sting venomous to humans.
The chief constituent of mylabris is from 1-1.2% of cantharidin. The beetles also contain fat and an odorous principle.
Medicinal preparations from Mylabris (Henriette's Herbal Homepage - http://www.henriettesherbal.com)
Vinegar of Mylabris (Acetum Mylabridis).
Warming Plaster of Mylabris (Emplastrum Calefaciens Mylabridis).
Mylabris Plaster (Emplastrum Mylabridis).
Blistering Liquid of Mylabris (Liquor Epispasticus Mylabridis).
Mylabris Ointment (Unguentum Mylabridis).
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Hello Nirmal,

Excellent sharp picture of this beetle. Beautiful composition. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Very good exposure and spendid colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2008-08-27 11:48]

Hi Nirmal,
Very good macro.Colours, details, sharpness, POV and light are beautiful.Very well composed.Best Regards.
Siggi

hi Nirmal,
vivid color for this Beetle
well presented with excellent sharpness

best regards sERGIO

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
  • [2008-08-28 3:36]

Hello nirmal, I have seen the red one and seeing the yellow one for the first time. Excellent view and nice shot. Ganesh

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2008-08-28 4:26]

Hi Nirmal, avery impressive couple,slower and insect are perfeclty taken,really a great spectacle in sharpness and colors,i never seen that until today,my best compliments for the capture and thanks to show us this beauty,have a nice day,Luciano

Hi Nirmal, splendid Mylabris with wonderful rose, fantastic colors, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Nirmal,

A very nice shot of this attractive insect, beautiful colors especially.

John

Hola Nirmal, excelente macro, nitida y buen detalle, buena exposición y tonos de color naturales y agradables. Un saludo

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