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17-AUG-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Eastern Box Elder Bugs, nymphs (Boisea trivittata)

These are the newly hatched, bright red nymphs, of the box elder bug. The bronze oval capsules are their egg cases from which they've just hatched. They are, of course, on a box elder tree, also known as manitoba maple.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
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Carl Carbone20-Jul-2014 22:04
Very nicely presented. What a cool find.
Karen Stuebing09-Mar-2013 23:18
Very colorful little nymphs. Great detail and they really stand out on the green leaf. V.
Carol Rollins09-Mar-2013 21:31
Wow! Fantastic details and clarity on this and your presentation is wonderfully creative.
Pierre09-Mar-2013 19:38
Une prise de vue splendide sur un fond magnifique! V
Peggy W09-Mar-2013 15:02
Great contrasting colors.
Helen Betts09-Mar-2013 14:27
I love the color and the presentation! V.
Stephanie09-Mar-2013 13:55
BTW ~ we also call them Halloween Bugs...
Stephanie09-Mar-2013 13:54
Box Elder bugs are a PITA where I live....
Excellent capture Christine! V
Jim Coffman09-Mar-2013 13:40
Wow, they are colorful! Nice capture of nature,Christine...
Marcia Colelli09-Mar-2013 13:18
Great macro capture. Wonderful contrasting colors V
Sheila09-Mar-2013 10:52
What fantastic, contrasting colours.
Yvonne09-Mar-2013 10:07
Superbly photographed Christine! v
Chris Spracklen09-Mar-2013 09:33
Tasty food for some little bird, no doubt, Christine…
Though I wouldn't want to eat 'em!
borisalex09-Mar-2013 08:22
Complex and intriguing ! v.
Joanne Kamo09-Mar-2013 07:06
Perfect framing and great clarity Christine..Very amazing!
Don Mottershead09-Mar-2013 05:24
Nice capture, and nice presentation.
globalgadabout09-Mar-2013 04:09
an honest kind of nymphomania as they scurry about getting their bearings..already it seems a big mama is emerging in the middle...fascinating image...V
Dan the Man09-Mar-2013 02:39
Wow! Very interesting and a very creative way to present them!!! Bravo!
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