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Dec 17, 2018 09:21:27   #
Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida
 
Doc
Terrific set
chuck

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Dec 17, 2018 09:40:23   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
These are truly fantastic. I love the level of detail and the colors...OH MY.

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Dec 17, 2018 09:50:00   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
They certainly make themselves visible! Thanks for sharing them!

Bob

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Dec 17, 2018 14:43:10   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
don't know how smart they are but they're really bright.................

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Dec 17, 2018 15:09:14   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
docshark wrote:
I noticed that a few Hoggers are going back in their archives and posting some of their favorite photos with the cold weather setting in. The dragons and damsels have died off or departed with the first hard frost so I decided to post a few beetles from past shoots. I have a few others but haven't been able to identify them as of yet so I've enlisted the help of Mark.
This beetle was shot in Costa Rica. These relatives of our Marmorated Stink Bugs feed on the juices sucked from the stems of tobacco, potato, sunflower, eggplant and rice.
This last one was also shot in Costa Rica. Fungus Beetle refers to their main dietary item which may come as no surprise, fungus. The bright red blotches against a black background is aposematic, or warning coloration. If molested or attacked, the Pleasing Fungus Beetle emits a foul-smelling odor that would cause most would be predators to back off. -Doc
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Doc, fantastic set and I love the colors and variety.

Greg

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Dec 17, 2018 18:24:57   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Excellent shots, Doc! Good looking subjects, too.

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Dec 17, 2018 20:37:03   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
rlaugh wrote:
Excellent Doc!!


Hey Bob thanks for looking in and the fine comment my friend. Merry Christmas.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:40:17   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
nimbushopper wrote:
Nice set Doc!


Much Appreciated Gary. Glad you liked them. Have a great Christmas holiday.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:41:35   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Chuckwal wrote:
Doc
Terrific set
chuck


Chuck, I appreciate you taking the time to comment on my work. Thanks for looking in. Merry Christmas.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:48:21   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
These are truly fantastic. I love the level of detail and the colors...OH MY.


They were quite colorful and stood out quite well in the vegetation. However, as I told Donna, I was once macro shooting a millipede and got gasses with a cyanide compound. I was sick for two days. I now shoot with a longer lens. Lesson learned. Thanks for the fine comments. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:51:47   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
bob_71 wrote:
They certainly make themselves visible! Thanks for sharing them!

Bob


Glad to share the beauty of nature with anyone interested. Yes, you don't have to look hard for them. Have a great Christmas holiday with your family my friend.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:52:44   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
napabob wrote:
don't know how smart they are but they're really bright.................


Good one Bob! Thanks for the thumb up. Merry Christmas.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 20:56:00   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
CLF wrote:
Doc, fantastic set and I love the colors and variety.

Greg


So glad you enjoyed this set my friend. Your comments mean a lot to me. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 21:00:50   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent shots, Doc! Good looking subjects, too.


Thank you Carol. Even if you're not into "bugs" you gotta love these colors. They really stood out in the jungle vegetation. May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas.
-Doc

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Dec 17, 2018 21:01:19   #
Corolyn Loc: Live in TN
 
docshark wrote:
I noticed that a few Hoggers are going back in their archives and posting some of their favorite photos with the cold weather setting in. The dragons and damsels have died off or departed with the first hard frost so I decided to post a few beetles from past shoots. I have a few others but haven't been able to identify them as of yet so I've enlisted the help of Mark.
This beetle was shot in Costa Rica. These relatives of our Marmorated Stink Bugs feed on the juices sucked from the stems of tobacco, potato, sunflower, eggplant and rice.
Red-bordered Stink Bug, (Edessa rufomarginata) by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
The second was shot locally when I lived in PA. It feeds on Dogbane and occasionally on Milkweed as it is here. It was a difficult shot for me with the iridescence and the fact that is was constantly on the move.
Dogbane Leaf Beetle (Chrysochus auratus) by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
This last one was also shot in Costa Rica. Fungus Beetle refers to their main dietary item which may come as no surprise, fungus. The bright red blotches against a black background is aposematic, or warning coloration. If molested or attacked, the Pleasing Fungus Beetle emits a foul-smelling odor that would cause most would be predators to back off.
Pleasing (Aposematic) Fungus Beetle (Cypherotylus asperus) by Tony Schoch, on Flickr
I may post a few more if we come up with an identification or I may just post for the fun of it. Have a great day and Christmas holiday all!
-Doc
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Fabulous set, Doc! Very bright colors!!

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