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11/25/2005 07:59:59 PM |
I tried to find out the correct name/species for this weevil but it is very difficult. The closest I found is Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (elephant weevil) on the CSIRO Entomology website.
Yours is certainly a good shot of this weevil, but being unable to clearly see the bottom of the legs makes it difficult to identify if it is the same species. Here is an excerpt for those interested:
"Curculionidae is the largest beetle family in Australia and members are commonly known as weevils. Weevils are recognisable by having an elongated snout called a rostrum with their mouthparts contained at the end. This rostrum is thought to have evolved as a means of boring into plant tissues to create an egg cavity." |
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11/23/2005 08:33:08 PM |
It's a weevil NOT A SPIDER. Sorry to mislead you guys.
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11/22/2005 11:30:09 PM |
| Wow, Good eye! Had to really look to see this one! Nice positioning |
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11/21/2005 09:23:05 PM |
| 7 - Made a comment but it didn't save - ok, 90% sure this is a weevil and not a spider. Good shot and find for the Challenge. I like the context/natural environment in the shot showing camouflage ability. Criticism; besides the title, like to see it sharper and more detail (depending on opportunity), not only for the Challenge, but to assist in identification which I hope you do and post into your photographer's comments - will be back post Challenge to see. |
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11/19/2005 10:12:18 PM |
| Is this a spider (8 legs?) |
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11/19/2005 05:16:22 PM |
| perfect camo entry, if this doesn't fit, nothing does. great placement of the spider, possibly could have done with a deeper DOF, and more charpening. |
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11/19/2005 09:08:15 AM |
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11/18/2005 10:51:01 PM |
| rock camouflage! good depth of field but a tad more focus on the subject would be better. |
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11/18/2005 10:27:09 PM |
| Nice capture, he definately blends well with his environment. Good luck |
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11/18/2005 07:58:01 PM |
| It must have taken patience to capture this, perfect for this challenge and an all round good photo. |
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11/18/2005 11:19:51 AM |
| Hate spiders, but this is a good shot. 8 |
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11/18/2005 10:22:08 AM |
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11/17/2005 08:01:46 PM |
| do not believe that is a spider, but a moot point as far as photo is concerned, very good example and very good photo, only small thing is the three rear legs are a little oof to me, hard to get everything in focus with nature I know, but it is very slightly distracting |
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11/17/2005 02:12:35 PM |
| Ooh, excellent camoflauge! And kind of gross, too. Nice, crisp shot, good DOF. |
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11/17/2005 11:23:53 AM |
| This is not a spider - more likely a weevil |
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11/17/2005 05:09:39 AM |
| Wow, this is perfect for the challenge! This spider totally blends into the background. Very well done photo. |
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11/17/2005 02:46:50 AM |
This is an amazing picture. You have shown a true natural camouflage. Is it really a spider? Or is it a beetle? I gave an 8.
Good focus/clarity and lighting. |
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11/17/2005 12:40:31 AM |
This challenge certainly lends the upper hand to the bughunters lol
Great shot. |
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11/17/2005 12:34:40 AM |
| A very good camouflage. Nice shot. |
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11/16/2005 10:52:55 PM |
| wow don't see how ya got this fella |
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11/16/2005 09:59:20 PM |
| Very good camo subject. Nicely composed and great focus. |
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11/16/2005 07:24:26 PM |
| Blends in well, good photo. |
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11/16/2005 06:41:50 PM |
| You simply cannot see this fella in the thumb. Which means he has some mightfine camouflage ;) |
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11/16/2005 03:03:59 PM |
| Would be even better if this was actually a spider. |
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11/16/2005 11:56:36 AM |
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11/16/2005 10:06:09 AM |
| Boy, he sure is. You hardly see him. Not overly interesting, but considering the challenge criteria, it suits it well. 7 |
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11/16/2005 12:50:20 AM |
| That's the most weevil-looking spider I have ever seen. It's certainly blending in. Excellent example of camouflage! |
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11/16/2005 12:47:05 AM |
| a good instance of true camouflage. great work. |
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11/16/2005 12:42:19 AM |
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