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14-JUN-2010

Mother care

Elasmucha grisea
Parent bug
It is so named because adults remain with their offspring for several weeks after they hatch; this is relatively rare behaviour in the insect world.
Wijfje vertoont broedzorg voor eieren en larven.


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Janet Forjan-Freedman21-Aug-2010 18:56
WOW! A very cool and interesting catch!
larose forest photos29-Jun-2010 21:07
Fantastic shot!!!! I would love to get one like this! VOTE
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad15-Jun-2010 00:44
Momma dutifully caring for her babies. Wonderful shot! V
lou_rozensteins15-Jun-2010 00:38
Strange to think of maternal behaviour in insects. A great shot. Well done.
Peterfree14-Jun-2010 22:28
Juweel van een foto! Zeer bijzonder! V.
gr. Piet
Jay Levin14-Jun-2010 20:55
Absolutely amazing shot!
Jean-Claude Liehn14-Jun-2010 18:45
Bravo pour le document et les explications.
jlm14-Jun-2010 17:49
Exceptionnel !
Ulla Kruys14-Jun-2010 16:48
A lovely shot!!
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