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European Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)
I had a choice yesterday to either pick some images from the files to post or grab the camera to see if I could find anything to post today. I chose the latter!
I spotted this recently introduced Firebug on a Hibiscus leaf
Posting while I have some lunch I will catch up later this evening/tomorrow morning.
Happy Wing Wednesday
Firebugs on the Bark
On the rugged bark of an old tree, firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) gather like a small red-and-black guard of early spring.
Their warning colors create a striking natural contrast against the muted tones of the tree.
Together they form a living pattern — a reminder that nature often paints in bold strokes.
Sometimes beauty is not found in perfection, but in collective energy.
đź“Ť Captured in natural sunlight
đź“· Canon R7 + Canon RF 100-400
🌿 Pyrrhocoris apterus – common inhabitant of warm, sunlit tree trunks
Vatrena druĹľina na kori
Na hrapavoj kori starog stabla, vatrene stjenice (Pyrrhocoris apterus) okupljaju se kao mala crveno-crna straža proljeća.
Njihova boja upozorava, ali i fascinira – prirodni kontrast koji razbija sivilo kore i donosi grafiku u šumski pejzaž.
U skupini su sigurnije, u skupini su glasnije, u skupini postaju uzorak koji priroda crta bez ravnala.
Ponekad ljepota nije u savršenstvu pojedinca, već u energiji zajedništva.
Firebugs – A Dance in Red
On a green stage of textured leaf, two firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) perform their quiet spring ritual.
Their intense red color earned them a dramatic name, yet they are completely harmless to humans. They mostly feed on seeds and are often found in parks, especially near linden trees.
During mating season they remain connected, sometimes appearing as if each is pulling in a different direction — a small tension within natural balance.
The contrast of red and green, motion and stillness, texture and symmetry — sometimes nature designs the composition for us.
Krvave stjenice – ples u crvenom
Na zelenoj pozornici lista, dvije krvave stjenice (Pyrrhocoris apterus) plešu svoj tihi proljetni ritual.
Intenzivna crvena boja dala im je dramatično ime, no iza tog “krvavog” naziva ne krije se opasnost. Ove su stjenice potpuno bezopasne za ljude. Hrane se uglavnom sjemenkama i često ih nalazimo u parkovima i pod lipama.
U sezoni parenja ostaju spojene i mogu izgledati kao da svaka vuče na svoju stranu — mala napetost u prirodnoj ravnoteži.
Kontrast crvene i zelene, pokret i mir, struktura lista i grafika njihovih krila — priroda ponekad sama dizajnira savršenu kompoziciju.
of some Firebugs / Feuerwanzen (Pyrrhocoridae)
in the warming spring sunshine
on a post of our wooden terrace - Frankfurt-Nordend
Fascinating little creatures. They look like tiny tribal masks on legs. Overall length of this one was about one centimetre.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) colony – single adult and a large group of recently hatched larvae.
Kolonia kowali bezskrzydłych (Pyrrhocoris apterus) – pojedynczy osobnik dorosły i grupa niedawno wyklutych larw.
Firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) on a Physcia adscendens covered tree bark.
Kowale bezskrzydłe (Pyrrhocoris apterus) na porośniętej obrostem wzniesionym (Physcia adscendens) korze drzewa.
European Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)
The first sighting of these in Australia was in the Brimbank local council are in 2018. Not too far from us here in Wyndham local council area. I have not seen many of them but this one was running around on the Jade Plant yesterday.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) on a tree bark – warming in very early spring sun.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrhocoris apterus) na korze drzewa – rozgrzewający się we wczesnoprzedwiosennym słońcu.
The Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) is a common European bug, which is on the northernmost edge of its range in Britain and is the sole member of its family (Pyrrhocoridae) to occur here. This very distinctive species is usually brachypterous in Britain, but macropterous adults have recently been recorded.
The Firebug is historically very rare and known only from a single Devon population, but many other colonies have been recently reported from Surrey, Sussex, Essex, Suffolk, Kent and Bedfordshire, most of which are probably the result of accidental introductions. The appearance of macropterous individuals capable of flight may allow the species to spread here much more effectively in the future.
The Firebug is usually associated with Tree Mallow and lime trees, feeding on the fruits. It forms dense and conspicuous aggregations in the spring, prior to mating.
Just started to test my recently purchased new macro/portrait lens. After a really long and grey winter period spring is knocking on the door with pleasant temperatures and abundant sunshine...macro season is 'live'! :)
@my garden, Veresegyház, Hungary.
Please visit my 'Macro' album to see further images! :)
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Choerades gilva + Pyrrhocoris apterus
Raubfliege + Gemeine Feuerwanze
Robberfly + Firebug
Rovflue + Ildtæge
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Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) larva on some plant.
Larwa kowala bezskrzydłego (Pyrrhocoris apterus) na jakiejś roślinie.
European Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)
Not a common bug here - I have photographed them before. The first sighting in Oz was in 2018 at Wyndhamvale, about 6 Km (3.5 miles) from here.
This one was doing its best to avoid being photographed.
Happy Beautiful Bug Butt Thursday!
European Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)
Looking for a place to hide.
Happy Beautiful Bug Butt Thursday!
Die durch ihre Färbung sehr auffallende Art wird meist einfach Feuerwanze genannt, sie wird im Volksmund aber auch als Schuster- oder Feuerkäfer bezeichnet, also irrtümlich für einen Käfer gehalten.Die Gemeine Feuerwanze erreicht eine Körperlänge von 6,5 bis 12 Millimeter.
The firebug, Pyrrhocoris apterus, is a common insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae.
They are frequently observed to form aggregations, especially as immature forms, with from tens to perhaps a hundred individuals.
Pair of mating firebugs (Pyrrocoris apterus). Female on top, male on bottom.
Para spółkujących kowali bezskrzydłych (Pyrrhocoris apterus). Samica u góry, samiec u dołu.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) nymph on a tree bark.
Larwa kowala bezskrzydłego (Pyrrhocoris apterus) na korze drzewa.
This strikingly handsome bug is found throughout most of Europe. Owing to climate change however, its range is steadily extending towards more temperate regions. It is often confused with the firebug, which at first glance looks very similar.
Between 9-12mm in length and quite hairy, it is found in dry meadows and is associated with a range of plants. Although active from April to October, because it overwinters it can be seen throughout the year.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) perched ona linden fruit – its juices are an important part of its diet.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrhocoris apterus) siedzący na owocu lipy – jego soki stanowią ważną część jego diety.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) on a tree trunk. These bugs are one of the first to show up in spring, as a matter of fact it only takes a warmer sunny winter day for them to appear.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrocoris apterus) na pniu drzewa. Te pluskwiaki są jednymi z pierwszych pokazujących się na wiosnę, tak naprawdę wystarczy ciepły słoneczny zimowy dzień, żeby się ujawniły.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) that is missing its distinctly colored elytra.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrhocoris apterus) z brakującymi charakterystycznie ubarwionymi pokrywami skrzydłowymi.
Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus) perched on a leaf.
Kowal bezskrzydły (Pyrrhocoris apterus) siedzący na liściu.