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The orange-red and black insects appear to be nymphs of a true bug, possibly the firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus). ¨ChatGPT¨text
Pyrrhocoridae is a family of insects with more than 300 species world-wide. A common species in parts of Europe is the firebug. They are part of the order Hemiptera which are also known as the 'true bugs'. A few are important crop pests. They are called cotton stainers because their red bodies get crushed along with the cotton they eat when it is harvested, and these stains are difficult to remove. Their feeding mechanism also cuts the fibres and hence affects the growth of the cotton ball. They caused massive problems in the United States during the industrial revolution.
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Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) perched on tree bark.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrhocoris apterus) siedzący na korze drzewa.
remark: While the first version of this photo was stacked by Photoshop CC 2015.5, the current image has been rendered by HeliconFocus stacking software.
Golden Crownbeard blooming in the Mogollon Mountains of southwest New Mexico with some insect visitors. The red bug looks a lot like a Firebug* (Pyrrhocoris apterus), but I'm not 100% sure on the ID* - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico
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* ID is Neocapsus fasciativentris (Plant Bug)
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How awesome is this Beetle! I absolutely love the woman and the paint work on the bonnet. Found this beauty recently at an annual event called "The Day of the Volkswagen" which was held a couple of weeks ago in the beautiful Yarra Valley! A perfect pairing for my St.Kilda sunset!
You can see all of my Retro VW's here:
100 x Retro VW: The 2015 edition
You can see more of my Colour Palette series here:
Firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) are are common insects of the family Pyrrhocoridae. The will hide in the bark holes for overwintering but came up to take a sun-bath. Feuerwanzen in der späten Wintersonne.
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Space Ghost: Finally finished him
Fig Formula- TLBM Bricktober head, Brickforge Vambraces, Mr Incredible hip
Classic Toy Man: I would have like to give him a head like Space Ghost, but the other one is on Planet Master
Fig Formula- Brickwarriors hat, Calendar Man head, Ninjago Armor, Power Man torso, TLBM belt, Deathstroke legs
Shriek: modified head, new arms, torso, armor
Fig Formula- brick built head, Ninjago armor and torso
Firebug: I thought this helmet worked well enough
Fig Formula- MM Ironman head, Batgirl cape, Nexo Knights torso
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螢光躍動‧流螢幻境 [ 台北縣土城市 Tucheng City, Taipei County, Taiwan ]
Canon EOS 5D + Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM │ View On Black
No.4551070103
April 25, 2010
Photo by Yueh-Hua © All rights reserved
Do bugs play? Who knows...
This one seemed to be in the mood for American football.
Unfortunately the ones where he swung the ball through the air, weren't sharp.
I have no idea what the bug is doing or what kind of ball it is. If anyone can tell me more, please do!
Another shot of yesterday's Cinnamon Bug! Isn't it wonderful when your own garden plays host to an amazing looking bug like this one?!
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Best viewed in lightbox and on full screen (F11), of course!
David and Goliath (Season 2) - "A Second Chance" - Also, alas, doomed to failure! :-(
Previously on 24 ("Fast Food, on hand") - for those who missed it first time round or who, in the unlikely event, would like to see it again! ;-)
Incidentally, those of you who are meticulous TV addicts can see, from the EXIF data, that all these photos and indeed many others, were taken well within a 24-hour time frame.
You will also notice that I moved Goliath to a more savoury location so that he could digest his meal in pleasant surroundings ...
... but apparently, he hadn't quite finished eating! ;-)
These guys don't move around much and when they do it's normally very slowly and with stealth. However, when a meal comes along they slowly shift into overdrive!
The big guy is of course a praying mantis though the little guy in red is the one that should be praying!
* A classic, Tracy-Hepburn, Oscar-winning movie of the 60s.
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I've seen already many of them in the park :)
The firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) is a common insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae, about 1 cm. long. Firebugs generally mate in April and May. Their diet consists primarily of seeds from lime trees and mallows. They can often be found in groups near the base of lime tree trunks, on the sunny side. They can be seen in tandem formation when mating which can take from 12 hours up to 7 days. The long period of copulating is probably used by the males as a form of ejaculate-guarding under high competition with other males.
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Wiele takich już się wygrzewa w parku pod drzewami :)
Kowal bezskrzydły, kowal dwuplamek (Pyrrhocoris apterus) – gatunek pluskwiaka z rodziny kowalowatych, pospolity w Polsce. Osiąga długość około 1 cm. Często pojawia się w dużych gromadach u podstawy pni drzew liściastych, szczególnie lipy. Jest gatunkiem zazwyczaj nieszkodliwym dla środowiska, choć może uszkadzać młode drzewka w szkółkach i wyrządzać szkody w winnicach. Wczesną wiosną owady te budzą się i gromadzą w nasłonecznionych miejscach. Ich kopulacja trwa długo – często ponad 12 godzin, niekiedy nawet do 7 dni. W jej trakcie samiec i samica często poruszają się sczepione odwłokami. Z tego powodu kowale bezskrzydłe bywają popularnie nazywane tramwajami.