stink or soldier bug by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 29, 2005

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these are common in central US and I think they are a type of stink bug that releases a foul smell chemical that causes predators to leave them alone. If our resident bug experts knows the true identity please tell me thanks so much for your time visiting and comments are appreciated.I hope youhave a wonderful weekend Meredith sent me an im to let us know she is fine and over ran with work. She will return as soon as a large project is finished at work. She sends her love

Comments (45)

Samhain74

6:08AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Um,yep...looks like a stink bug to me,cant smell it however,but the diamondish body shape is very similar,looks like this fella got into some dust or something:D Nice capture once again.

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1010

6:24AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

What ever it is, he has a wonderful texture to his skin. So colorful. He's kinda cute. :) Excellent close-up! ~V~

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VDH

6:36AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Wonderful shot! Superb colors and details! Is this the same as "Colorado beetle" Richard? Nice work!!V

Merlin2000

6:51AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Fantastic and super Image !!! Excellent and Vote!!!!

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Gor111

7:15AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Buhhhh your blue fried smells terrible! LOL Brilliant color combinatin between the blue insect and your pink like background! V

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Digitell Online Now!

7:16AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

WOW..you sure got close to this guy! I have always known of them as stink bugs. I have never smelled them tho..guess because I have always avoided them LOL! I have wondered about Meridith. Thanks for the info! :) Excellent photo! VOTE!

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STEVIEUKWONDER

7:35AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Wow Richard, I love the way you find such beautiful and natural scenes. This is lovely work Sir. Well done! Steve :o)

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diomedes66

7:41AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

WOW! They sure do grow these bugs bigger in the midwest than they do down here! Magnificent composition! V

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AnnaKirsten

8:22AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Excellent capture (should have caught it for good if they smell that bad, lol!) I love your macro pictures Richard!

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Georges_H_Hoens

8:52AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

I think they are everywhere but with different colors, here we have green and brown ones. Great capture, colors,POV and framing are excellent!

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kansas

9:05AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

A super macro photo! Looks like the stink bugs we have.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

9:11AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Exceptional work Richard ! Splendid colour and focus... awesome !

live2

9:20AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

We have them here too, only they are a very dark brown with a yellow stripe on them. They love to eat squash and various veggies!! They are a pest and I have always wondered if this is not what is referred to as the potato bug. So much for speculation!! Excellent shot, Richard!! V

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FarAnAway

10:19AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

A most excellent nature shot.

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soffy

10:56AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

wonderful shot of this insect,has a very beautiful skin texture,excellent macroV

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Syltermermaid

11:01AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

First time I see somthing like that and hear about, we don't have them in England!!! I don't know if I would like them as a pet!!! Excelletn captured, Richard!!! Excellent and Vote!!!

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mari_e17

11:29AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Super fantastic capture!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Bravo!!! (((( hugs ))))

PhotoSmith

11:52AM | Fri, 29 July 2005

I don't the scientific name, but they don't seem to mind being called whatever! I've seen them both in Arizona and Oregon where they do just fine. As described above, slightly different colors depending on the surroundings. Nice shot!

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Snow_Angel

12:32PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

"I hate bugs!!!!" :* Excellent closeup shot however! :) Looks like the flower is dieing from the smell.lol Excellent photograpy Richard!

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awadissk

1:04PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Very nice image excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DennisReed

1:08PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Great shot! That's a stink bug in my experience! Awesome flaps on its hind legs, I never got close enough to notice before! Bravo!

donvino

1:59PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Exquisite. Clarity and details are fascinating! Love the colours!

ana-maria

2:34PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Excellent capture. Fantastic details and colors.

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SophiaDeer

6:37PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Excellent capture and colors!!

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miztere

7:38PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

wow! superb macro shot : ) excellent work!

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pm_hackworth

8:14PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

Very excellent capture!! VOTE!!!

logiloglu

8:20PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

wow, a fantastic macro shot. excellent use of DOF. bravo Richard #:O)

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Digimon

8:22PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

No... I think you have it wrong....that's a BIG BUG!!! ;) Great shot!!

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maggiemai

9:09PM | Fri, 29 July 2005

I don't think that is dust...hmmm...perhaps it's frost where Richard freeze-dried him so he would hold still for the picture!!! LOL Joking with you of course... ;-) An amazing macro!! Bravo!! :-) VOTE

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