Shield bug on the curry plant (Helichrysum italicum)

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MacroLuv
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Shield bug on the curry plant (Helichrysum italicum)

Post by MacroLuv »

Shield bug with fresh wardrobe. :D

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Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 23.06.2006/10:53:46
Exposure time 1/80 s
F-number f/5.6
ISO 64
Focal length 8 mm
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Post by beetleman »

Excellent shot Nikola. That is one pretty bug IMO. Nice top down view also.
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Post by Mike B in OKlahoma »

Interesting pattern on this guy, and a lovely setting for him.
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Post by Cyclops »

Cool, another great shot!
I used to have curry plant in my moms garden. A member of the daisy family its said to repel moths,but never tested that part out!
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Post by MacroLuv »

Thanks folks. :D Do not know about moths but this plant doesn't repel bugs for sure.
The plant produces fragrance oil like lavender.
The meaning of beauty is in sharing with others.

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