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HIDDEN AMONG LEAVES


HIDDEN AMONG LEAVES
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Copyright: Radomir Jaskula (cicindela) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 3103] (9226)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-04-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400, 35-105 mm 1:4,5-5,6, @ ISO 50, 52mm C.PL
Exposure: f/7.8
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Insects (Insecta), Heteroptera of Europe+Turkey-2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-05-05 4:07
Viewed: 5218
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear Friends!!!
Last time was a very busy period for me, and as a result of that I was not able to present some new pictures in TN-gallery and to look at your beautiful photographs. Fortunately the beginning of May looks "not so bad" so I really hope to be here much often :>

Today I would like to present you really one of my the most recent pictures, this one was taken just a few days ago :>

This is Rhaphigaster nebulosa (Linnaeus 1758) a member of family Pentatomidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). This is the only one species of this genus known from Europe.

Body size: 14-16 mm, females are bigger than males

Distribution: European species, known mainly from central and eastern regions of the continent. Introduced to North America.

Habitat: prefers edges of forests but known also from parks, even in big cities

Activity: from spring to late autumn, diurnal active species

Reproductive biology: feeds on broadleaved woody plants but occasionally it sucks on dead insects too. Reproduction period is a late spring when single females sticks around 40 eggs in lines or discs on different parts of plants. The nymphs hatch vary in colour and are flightless. Wing stumps are only recognisable after the third nymphs stage. It has only one generation per year. Adults overwinter on walls covered with ivy.


All the best all of you! :>
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  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2010-05-05 4:09]

Hi Rado,no problem...we are always there when you are free...waiting pics fantastics like that.What a great sharpness and composition,the choice of point of view was decisive for the beauty of your pic.I like a lot the shadows in the leaf too.My greats compliments,have a nice (and free) time...ehhe..Luciano

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 106 N: 3208] (15166)
  • [2010-05-05 6:37]

Hi,
Good closeup with nice lighting and colors. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2010-05-05 7:28]

Hello Radomir,
A fine macro of this grey Pentatomid bug taken with excellent sharpness and details where in focus, which is most of it. The contrasting leaf BG is pleasing and the composition very good.
Thanks and kind regards,
Ivan

Hi Radomir,
beautifull macro capture, sharp details, nice light, very inteesting, well done,
have a nice evening,
Nikos.

hello Radomir
this is very good
great sharpness with good light and beautiful colours
great shot
i have a picture of a cicindela in my archif of netherland ,for your side?
greeting lou

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1114 W: 0 N: 2546] (11425)
  • [2010-05-05 12:00]

Hello Radomir
That is a nice closed up.Very sharp image with excellent detail.Excellent control of the light also.I like the shadow under the insect
TFS Michel

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-05-05 13:23]

Hallo Radomir,
Minimalistyczne z wymowa,tak krotko bym je opisal.Nie za bardzo lubie te owady bo mam troche malin w ogrodzie a one je terz lubia.
Bardzo dobra ostrosc i kompozycja.Pozdrawiam
Siggi

Hello Radomir,
It's a good picture, certainly the details are very good with the opening selaccionada, and the balance of light and contrast is perfect. We hope you find time to keep posting! ... Greetings, Thanks for sharing. Jesús

Hi Radek,

Nice to see you after a relatively long:) break!
Impressive capture of this pentatomid which i have never seen before. The focus looks nice and precise. The details and patterns seem to stand out well!
TFS and have a nice Sunday MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello again Radomir, and thank you indeed for this excellent study of a pentatomid under excellent lighting which finely demonstrates the typical pitted/etched look of its body and wing tops. The precisely focused image of the bug on the refreshing green leaf is a pleasure to behold.
Chers,
Mehmet

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