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Dermacentor reticulatus

Dermacentor reticulatus

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Although commonly hated, I do appreciate the beauty of this species and how you captured it is incredible. I regularly see them in the long grass but the constant movement of the grass makes it very hard to take a good shot. This one is perfect. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
      Lion
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      Yes, indeed, waving on long grass waiting for the host passing nearby! I remember that I've increased the velocity and subsequent ISO to help me stop the movement. Thank you so much for the feedback! cheers* Posted 9 years ago
  3. View Mark Ridgway's profile
    Mark Ridgway
    Lion
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    Good one to read about. Thanks. Posted 9 years ago
  4. View Doris Charles's profile
    Doris Charles
    Bullet Ant
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    Great film shot good closeup. Posted 9 years ago

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Dermacentor reticulatus is a hard tick species with extraordinary biological features. It has a high reproduction rate, a rapid developmental cycle, and is also able to overcome years of unfavourable conditions. Dermacentor reticulatus can survive under water for several months and is cold-hardy even compared to other tick species. It has a wide host range: over 60 different wild and domesticated hosts are known for the three active developmental stages. Its high adaptiveness gives an edge to this.. more

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2016. Captured Apr 29, 2016 17:24.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320

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