Nature

Taken 11-Jul-13

Visitors 20

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Category:Animals

Subcategory:Insects

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Keywords:Coccinella, Coccinellidae, Coleoptera, Ladybird, Seven-spot, aphid, aphid, aphids, balance, beetle, beneficial, beneficial, biological, black, bug, close-up, cluster, control, control, control, detail, diffused, feeding, garden, garden, green, hunting, insect, insect, insect, interaction, invertebrate, lady, ladybird, ladybug, legs, light, light, macro, management, natural, natural, nature, outdoors, pest, pest, pest, photography, photography., plant, predator, predator, predator, prey, red, septempunctata, soft, spots, stem, wildlife, wings

Photo Info

Dimensions3508 x 2480

Original file size4.97 MB

Image typeJPEG

Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)

Date taken11-Jul-13 20:08

Date modified21-Jul-13 15:43

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION

Camera modelNIKON D200

Focal length60 mm

Focal length (35mm)90 mm

Max lens aperturef/4.6

Exposure1/60 at f/9

FlashNot fired

Exposure bias0 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 100

Metering modeSpot

Digital zoom1x

A Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) with red wings and seven black spots preys on numerous small, green aphids clustered on a plant stem.

Seven-spot Ladybird Hunting Aphids: A Garden Predator

This photograph captures a Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) in the act of preying upon aphids on a plant stem. The image showcases the ladybird's vibrant red wings with seven distinctive black spots, its black head, and its delicate legs as it navigates the plant. The numerous small, green aphids clustered on the stem are clearly visible, highlighting the ladybird's role as a beneficial predator in gardens. The focus is on the interaction between the ladybird and its prey, showcasing the natural balance of predator and prey. The soft, diffused lighting emphasizes the ladybird's vibrant colors and the delicate details of the scene.