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Ypthima sakra


Ypthima sakra
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 167 N: 9912] (32154)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony DSC-P200
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-18 6:14
Viewed: 756
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
YPTHIMA SAKRA
(Moore, 1857)

When I posted the first image of this butterfly way back in September, 2006, I had no idea about its ID until Peter (batu) suggested in his critique that it was Ypthima sakra from the Satyrinae family.
After a bit of research on the net, I gathered the impression that there is some controversy over the exact identification of various sub-species under Ypthima classification.
I found the image of a butterfly classified as Ypthima sakra on a site maintained by the government of Meghalaya – a north-eastern state in India -- the description of which reads as follows:

‘A common butterfly of 45-55 mm. Wings brown in colour with eye like markings having two minute white spots. Upper and under surface of the fore wing with one eye mark and under surface of hind wing bearing five eye marks with the two at the tip much larger than the rest. They are found in grassy places flying close to the ground. Recorded from Shillong, Mawphlang, Lawsohtun, Barapani and Laitkor during June – October.’
The description does not match exactly with what you see in my picture of this butterfly, but it is the closest, at least.
One thing is certain that it belongs to the Satyrinae family, so I have added a general description of this family on the basis of information from Wikipedia below:

Satyrinae is one of 12 subfamilies of the classification of Nymphalidae. The subfamily is comprised of approximately 1746 species placed in 243 genera and 6 tribes, according to the latest studies on the classification of Nymphalidae. It is estimated that the true number of described species in Satyrinae may exceed 2000. The taxonomy of the subfamily is under heavy revision. Much of the early pioneering work of Dr L. D. Miller in 1968 has helped significantly by creating some sort of order. They are generally weak fliers and often shun bright sunlight. The caterpillars feed chiefly on monocotyledonous plants such as palms, grasses and bamboos.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyrinae
http://meghalaya.nic.in/butterfy/satyridae.htm

Thanks for looking.
pablominto, uleko, jaycee, jcoowanitwong, fartash, GLEM, garyfudge, phlr, Jamesp, Necipp, volkan, mikou, horia has marked this note useful
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Hello Ram,
A lovely butterfly, captured from a good point of view!
Interesting details including the visible wear on the wings...
Good light, well presented in an attractive composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2007-04-18 7:11]

Hello Ram,
Excellent capture of this beautiful but rather worn butterfly. Very sharp focus showing all details and a nice natural colour. It looks very good against the green leaves and I like the way you've composed this.
TFS and best regards, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2007-04-18 7:18]

Hello Ram,
Ulla and I seem to be working as a pair today, so for my part I can only agree with what she says about this shot of this satyrid butterfly. What sometimes makes an accurate ID difficult is that many satyrids vary the number of eyespots within the same species.

Thanks for taking this one out of your archives,
Take care,
Ivan

BTW, when do you finish teaching in Riyadh?

Hi Ram

You've done a good job of capturing this rather plain coloured butterfly.
I like the composition on the green leaves, shows the pattern off very nicely
Chris

Hello Ram,
This is a beautiful capture of this butterfly that looks a little tired. Details are excellent in a good POV with natural colors and exposure. I also like this nice vegetation in BG that is well render with this DOF you used. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-04-18 10:25]

Hi Ram,

Lovely Butterfly with fine details. It looks wonderful against the green leaves. I love the composition of this.

Jane

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 0 N: 427] (3110)
  • [2007-04-18 11:07]

Uma bela foto com uma bela borboleta toda machucada de briga com os predadores mais ainda continua linda,meus parabéns por esta foto .
Nilson

Hello Ram,
Another fine species from your hometown. I guessed this one is a bit old with that worn out wings. Nice shot and well seen picture. With best regards,
JC

Hello Ram
Very nice shot of this Ypthima sakra,
Perfect compo and sharpness,
Great BG and informative note.
Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

An excellent macro . Very good colours and details in this shot. Nice camera work!
best wishes
Achim

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6115)
  • [2007-04-18 12:02]

bonjour RAM,
une belle image réalisée en toute simplicité. La lumière est bien maîtrisée.

tfs

Hi Ram,

great shot. I love the moth eaten(!!) look of him. Great natural atmosphere. Lovely lush feeling from the green backdrop.

Gary

Hi Ram,
not the youngest - but still pretty.
A beautiful shot, I like it.
I also love to visit the region of Shimla sometimes, is it safe to go there as a tourist? Thanks for sharing, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-04-18 13:09]

Hi Ram

A lovely shot of this butterfly - the ragged wings add to the sense of 'wild'. The green background is excellent.

TFS

James

Hello Ram the sharpness and detail is excellent very crisp, nice diffused light and shadows. good pov tfs rgds Necip.

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  • volkan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 463 W: 10 N: 2] (1076)
  • [2007-04-18 14:18]

Hi Ram,
Beautiful capture of this butterfly in its environment.
Nice soft tones of green BG.
Very well composed.
TFS

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2007-04-18 15:11]

Hi Ram,
Majestic butterfly. Very neat and sharp. The green leaves as background enhances the beuty of the shot and presents an ideal environment. The pose is superb as is the natural lighting. Very nicely composed and presented. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-04-18 15:23]

Hi Ram.
This is beautiful capture.This butterfly is a little damaged,but he is very nice with his beautiful brown colour and his pretty eyes.I like his placing on green leafs with nice open wings.Attractive combination colors.Very good POV,DOF and details.Well composed this picture.Thank you for sharing and for your note too.
Best greetings Milos.

Hello Ram Sir,
Composition at its best.And I would say a typical India Monsoon sho. Greenary + grass with water droplets. And butterfly withshattered wings (most of my butterflies are with shatter wings :( )...Excellant focus. Details are nicely captured. Its really difficult to capture details on brown butterflies.Very well done.

TFS
Mahesh

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2171 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2007-04-21 3:30]

Hi Ram

I somehow missed this one when originally posted...sorry :)
This is indeed a great macro work from you, my friend!
I see you've used the smallest f-stop from your Sony on this one...i was only thinking for a similar DOF at your new SLR what would be the equivalent f number :)) Maybe f/8 or een f/11 :))
Anyway, i really like the fine contrast between the leaves and the colors of the butterfly's wings. The details and textures are also well visible and the patterns are lovely.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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