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Copyright: ridvan iron (ridvan) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 21 W: 2 N: 20] (207)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-31
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-09 14:16
Viewed: 2665
Points: 6
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Fire Bug - Pyrrhocoris apterus

Readily identifiable by its bright red coloring and its characteristic markings, this beautiful insect can be found on many kinds of vegetation. It often swarms on the ground, feeding on fallen seeds, especially in early spring, after hibernation. It has also been known to attack other insects.

The individual shown above, which was approximately 1.5 cm (0.60 in) in length

BIOLOGICAL RECORD SHEET
Common English name: Fire Bug
Common Greek name: N/A
Scientific name: Pyrrhocoris apterus
Species: apterus
Genus: Pyrrhocoris
Family: PYRRHOCORIDAE
Sub-order: HETEROPTERA
Order: HEMIPTERA
Common Class: INSECTS
Class: INSECTA
Number of sightings: Numerous, very common
Last sighting: Observed regularly every year
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Selam Rıdvan,
Sert ışık altında başarılı bir çalıma olmuş.
Renkler,detaylar ve keskinlik çok güzel.
TFS

well captured, ridvan. i also have the same theme in my photos. tfs.

george

hi ridvan, great shot, nice clarity and depth of field, great colors and composition, really great shot, thanks scott

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