BMSB Underwing Area
Aug 31, 2021 09:39:57 #
This is a magnified view of the underwing area of a brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). They are here by the bushel so why not. The triangular feature with all of the tiny holes with balloon like protrusions in them is known as the 'scutellum'.
There are two wings folded and covered for protection by the 'elytra', both of which are out of the field of the magnified view. What is visible however is the lovely patterned area that can only be seen when the insect is in flight which means that it most likely is never seen...at least in a detailed view.
There are two wings folded and covered for protection by the 'elytra', both of which are out of the field of the magnified view. What is visible however is the lovely patterned area that can only be seen when the insect is in flight which means that it most likely is never seen...at least in a detailed view.
Aug 31, 2021 09:42:50 #
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Aug 31, 2021 10:21:23 #
tinusbum wrote:
i would recognize that anywhere :-D nice!
Tinusbum, the eyesight of an eagle pales in comparison to display of yours with the ability to find so many specimens not only those cleverly hidden but also those that are the size of "no-see'ums". If anyone could see the underwing area of a flying BMSB, I'm placing my bet it would you and getting the shot too!
You are truly a master in the field and I tip my hat to you and I highly value your viewing and feedback of my ventures.
Aug 31, 2021 10:22:32 #
kpmac wrote:
A stinky post, sippy. But still excellent.
Thanks, Kpmac. Hope all is well for you down there. It hurts my heart to see such destruction in our homeland.
Aug 31, 2021 10:25:19 #
quixdraw wrote:
Artifice and skill producing art. A realm that would otherwise go unseen.
Thanks, Quixdraw. I'd enjoy seeing and sharing the lovely vistas that you share with us however our landscape is far, far different and a bit challenging to find vantage points to view it.
Aug 31, 2021 18:19:23 #
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Sep 1, 2021 07:40:56 #
Excellent shot Gary, I have seen a couple of green Shield bugs in the garden lately.
Sep 1, 2021 12:16:37 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Excellent shot Gary, I have seen a couple of green Shield bugs in the garden lately.
Thanks, Brenda. I am fascinated by natural patterns and textures. It's quite easy for us to use our artistic talent or graphic software to create such things however Mother Nature does it in mysterious ways over the evolution of the species and that makes those patterns and textures the most wonderful of them all.
Sep 2, 2021 00:21:06 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a magnified view of the underwing area of ... (show quote)
That's really nice.
Sep 2, 2021 14:01:20 #
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Sep 7, 2021 11:34:47 #
napabob wrote:
Nice!
Thanks, Napabob. The pattern and textures were quite interesting.
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