Diamond- backed spittlebug nymph ( Lepyronia quadrangularis ) photo

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25-JUN-2010	Christine Hanrahan

Diamond- backed spittlebug nymph (Lepyronia quadrangularis)

Another species of spittlebug. This time there were two nymphs in the case (the second one is to the lower left and mostly hidden). These cases keep the nymphs moist (necessary) and protected. They are created when the nymphs emit a secretion from their behinds.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/800s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	25-Jun-2010 12:39:44
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/800 sec
Aperture	f/3.2
ISO Equivalent	100
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Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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Ken Duckert		06-Jul-2010 14:08
Informative and artistic at the same time. Very nice capture Christine.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		28-Jun-2010 18:49
Another great work my friend! BV Paolo

slhoornstra		26-Jun-2010 19:17
Simply beautiful. The wonderful pattern of the little bug is set off by all the tiny bubbles. V

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