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25-Aug-2020 Christine Hanrahan

Derbid planthopper (Shellenius ballii)

Larose Forest

This species is listed as uncommon in several sources. However, I see it frequently in Larose Forest, though I haven't found it anywhere else (yet!).

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/320s f/4.0 at 12.7mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time25-Aug-2020 12:20:08
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ2500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length12.7 mm
Exposure Time1/320 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent125
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balancedaylight (1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

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Doug Cruden29-Aug-2020 20:38
Wow, what a strange looking creature (well, to these UK eyes it is!). Great shot Christine, lovely and sharp
Don29-Aug-2020 01:46
That's a mighty strange abdomen. I wonder what function it serves.
Helen Betts25-Aug-2020 23:42
Another fine capture of such an unusual looking insect. V.
Walter Otto Koenig25-Aug-2020 23:28
Great close up. Fascinating shape and markings. "V"
Pierre Martin25-Aug-2020 23:17
funny pose, excellent image with nice details!
slhoornstra25-Aug-2020 23:13
What an interesting creature, great macro! V
Nirvan Hope25-Aug-2020 23:08
An excellent close up of this tiny little creature.
Hank Vander Velde25-Aug-2020 22:46
Great find and well captured image Christine. I don't think I've ever seen one of these.
Isabel Cutler25-Aug-2020 21:50
Now that is quite a fanciful other-worldly looking creature! Super find.
Ann Pettigrew25-Aug-2020 21:08
Wow!!! How cool is that! I have never seen this one. Fabulous shot, Christine!
Graeme25-Aug-2020 21:08
This is a very strange looking insect, Christine. V
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