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Agapanthia villosoviridescens


Agapanthia villosoviridescens
Photo Information
Copyright: Thijs van Balen jr (Pentaxfriend) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 514 W: 24 N: 1888] (8048)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-06-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K20D, Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1, Digital ISO 250, 55mm B+W Skylight KR1,5
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2010-06-23 5:30
Viewed: 2820
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
UK: Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn
NL: Distelboktor
DE: Distelbock
PL: Zgrzytnica zielonkawowlosa
FR: Agapanthie ŕ pilosité verdâtre

Body length: 10 - 22 mm.
In Europe a very common species developing in a variety of herbaceous plants (eg. Cardus, Urtica, Angelica, Chaerophyllum, Artemisia, Salvia, Aconitum). Like the other species of Agapanthia genus, the larvae of this beetle develop in the above-ground plant tissues (stalks). They cut off the plant stalk before pupation, create the pupal cells near ground level, and the adults leave the stalks via a newly created exit hole in the side of the remaining stalk.

Distribution:
Europe, Russia, Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Near East.
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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 837 W: 58 N: 2084] (11033)
  • [2010-06-23 6:32]

Hi Thijs
What a great shot of this lovely Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn!
I like the details and great colors.
Congratulation!
Horia

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  • Robb Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 11] (293)
  • [2010-06-23 6:58]

Helló Thijs!

Fantasztikus makró!
Élessége, és szerkesztése szuper!
Gratulálok!
Üdv, Robert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2010-06-23 7:06]

Hello Thijs,
A very good macro of what we call Tistelbock. It is only found in the very south of my country.
Excellent focusing in this POV to show the important features with good sharpness and natural colours. Nice composition on the edge of a leaf against a pleasing blurred natural BG.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2010-06-23 8:03]

Hallo Thijs,
Mooie foto van deze Distelboktor. Bijzonder scherpe focus met uitstekende details. Goede compositie, vage achtergrond en natuurlijke kleuren.
Groet,
Peter

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2010-06-24 4:38]

Hello Thijs,
very nice capture of this long feelers insect. i like its stripes and the resting on the green leaf. The details are lively and the sharpness is well recorded.
A nice job done having this small insect composed in a pleasant view.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2010-06-24 21:39]

Hi Thijs.
Once more brilliant work from you. I am impressed a lot with all components of true photo skill. Blameless close-up with amazing subject, tack sharp details of the insect and nearest part of a leaf, colourfulness and blurriness of he BG is awesome too. My all compliments and best wishes.
Alexei.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2010-07-06 12:11]

Hello Thijs,
A great capture of this fine 'Tistelbock' at the edge of a leaf. It may be common but not that easy to find here! Fine details, natural colours and very well composed.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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