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Drilling


Drilling
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Copyright: Jose Cobo (Cobo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 1 N: 535] (5799)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-07-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: fujifilm finepix s1500
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/140 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2014-09-24 14:41
Viewed: 1520
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Cicada is is drilling the branch of the tree and sucking sap from inside.

The Cicada belong to the order of the Hemiptera, Auchenorrhyncha, Cicadomorpha, Cicadoidea, Family: Cicadidae.
Its size varies with species, typically measuring 1.5 centimeters to 2 centimeters. The female embedded the eggs in the branches of the trees, when the eggs hatch the larvae drop to the ground, where they begin to dig to find the roots of the tree, pierce the root and placed in it to feed on the sap. They remain in the roots for a period of time ranging from 4 to 17 years. When they have reached sexual maturity they go out of the ground and climb up and goes out of their exuviae. After this metamorphosis they are ready for their aerial life, which is during the hot summer months. During this time they nourish the sap and resin from the tree branches. Then they mate and the female embedded the eggs in the branches of the trees or plants which nourish the larvae.
Saludos.
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Jose,
These creatures are quite noisy.
Spectacular image ... in fact it is 10/10.
Natural and well balanced colours, indeed!!!
GREAT NOTES TOO!!!
Most kind regards from Canada from Mario.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2014-09-24 19:32]

Hello Jose,
Outstanding capture of this beautiful cicada as it drills into the branch. I believe this is the first time I have ever seen this procedure being done. Fantastic detail and gorgeous natural colors. Composition couldn't be any better. Great job!!!
Ron

This is a wWONDERFUL image with great details.

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 820 W: 0 N: 2419] (10674)
  • [2014-09-25 2:32]

Hola José,
Great capture of this Cicada ..
Nice photo with good composition and good sharpness.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

Hola Jose.
Muy buena fotografía de esta chicharra adulta. Es un insecto que tengo pendiente. Por mi zona no hay pero cuando vamos al Mediterráneo las oigo pero no las he podido "cazar".
Un saludo.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2014-09-25 8:24]

Hello Jose,
Excellent macro of this Cicada in superb sharpness and details. Very beautiful natural colours.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Jose,
Remarkable photo and interesting comments. As usual very good details and sharp photo. Nice image with excellent details, taken from close range.
Thanks for sharing!
Marius.

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  • NikosR Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 3 N: 447] (3436)
  • [2014-09-25 10:17]

Hello Jose

Impressive photo of cicada, excellent clarity, excellent sharpness, fine details, very nice composition, nice pOV, beautiful natural colors, very nice BG color.

Rgds

Nikos

hallo Jose
very good sharpness and nice light
the colours are beautiful to
thanks gr lou

Ciao Jose, fantastic macro of lovely cicada, amazing details, superb sharpness, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, bravo, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2014-09-26 4:27]

Hi Jose,fantastic macro showing us this big cicada in a curious and difficult location,the quality of detail is absolutely fantastic,great exposure and natural colors too.Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 0 N: 650] (7939)
  • [2014-09-29 7:30]

Hi Jose,
Another great close-up.
Amazing colours and sharpness details with nice blurred background.
Regards Jiri.

Hello Jose - Beautiful picture with good details and splendid BG. Regards - Srikumar

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