Ephippiger

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Planapo
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Post by Planapo »

Rik asked:
Are we seeing those "wings" in their mature state, no longer functional for flying but highly modified for making sound?
Yes, this is how the wings look in their mature state, reduced and no longer useable for flying but (still) for chirping, in Ephippiger both sexes can produce sound.

--Betty

lauriek
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Post by lauriek »

FYI I could see the halo quite clearly round the front of the face (I notice it's been cleaned up now!) - but I did 'calibrate' my lcd screen (a Dell 2408) by eye to display the maximum contrast range possible...

beetleman
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Post by beetleman »

I agree on the lighting and the textures. Very 3D looking and a very beautiful specimen. I love the colors.
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