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Swallowtail


Swallowtail
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Copyright: Jacqueline Schnepp (Noisette) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1284 W: 2 N: 1266] (4007)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-28
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, 55-200mm f/4-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom N
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-12 12:28
Viewed: 549
Points: 60
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hello All

this is my first swallowtail

this shot was taken in the small park in the neighbour town : Niederbronn.This butterfly was near the path in the grass, whitout mouvment, i have take many shots of him very close, i think it's a old one, his wings are damaged and his colors are washed-out at some place especially the end of the left wing ( it's not OOF )

the quality is not the best, but i hope you like it

Swallowtail butterfly

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Suborder: Ditrysia
Superfamily :Papilionoidea
Family: Papilionidae

Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies which form the family Papilionidae. There are at least 550 species, and though the majority are tropical, members of the family are found on all continents except Antarctica. The family includes the largest butterflies in the world, the birdwing butterflies of Australia (genus Ornithoptera)

Swallowtails differ from all other butterflies in a number of anatomical traits. Most notably, their caterpillars possess a unique organ behind their heads, called the osmeterium. Normally hidden, this forked structure can be everted when the caterpillar is threatened, and emits smelly secretions containing terpenes. The adults are often tailed like the forked tail of some swallows, giving the insect its name.

The Swallowtail butterflies in the tribe Papilionini number about 225 species and studied have been made on their host-plant coevolution and phylogeny. A study found that the Papilios are monophyletic and old morphological classifications where also found to be valid in that they formed clusters. Species belonging to the groups that use Rutaceae as host plants formed two groups corresponding to Old World and American taxa. Those that fed on Lauraceae and Magnoliaceae were found to form another cluster which includes both Asian and American taxa.

Swallowtail tribes Zerynthiini (Parnassiinae), Luehdorfiini (Parnassiinae) and Troidini (Papilioninae) almost exclusively use the Aristolochiaceae family as their host plants. Many species sequester aristolochic acids making them unpalatable, causing both the larval and adult stages to be unpalatable to predators.

The subfamily Baroniinae is represented by the sole representative species Baronia brevicornis. They are unique in the family to use the Fabaceae as their larval host plants.

Swallowtails and Humans

Swallowtail butterflies, being large, colourful, and attractive, have been the target of butterfly collectors in earlier times. The largest of these, the Birdwing butterflies are particularly sought after and are cultured in butterfly farms for the purpose of collectors.

Many members of the family feed as larvae on plants of the Citrus family Rutaceae. Some of these attractive butterflies are therefore considered pests in Citrus orchards.
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-08-12 12:41]

Bonjour Jacqueline!

Congratulations for your first swallowtail! This one is rather old and tired, but still looks very royal. Nice pose with turned head, good green BG.

Hello Jacqueline,

A great capture of Swallowtail butterfly with vivid coloration, sharpness & details. Well done!

Tres jolie et merci beaucoup!

Bon Soir

Umar

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3845 W: 190 N: 11435] (35239)
  • [2009-08-12 13:12]

Hello Jacqueline,
Nice that you could take a picture of a Swallowtail this year and even better that it is your first! Congratulations!
I haven't seen any this year.
Though this is an old dying specimen, this shot is taken from a fine dorsal POV and is clear and well composed as it lies in the grass.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 56 N: 4813] (16556)
  • [2009-08-12 13:13]

Hello Jacqueline,
A beautiful butterfly captured in a lovely natural setting.Very good POV,the details and sharpness are excellent, well saturated colours.Best regards Siggi

Supongo que ya está llegando al final de su ciclo y todo su cuerpo se ve desgastado como bien nos muestras. Me gusta particularmente el fondo de hierba con sus diagonales.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Jacqueline,
GREAT notes.
Excellent clarity.
Have never seen a Swallow tail in person.
MOST LOVELY!!!
Mario with greetings from Canada.

Hi and good Morning MF Jacqueline,
A wonderful macro capture of this old swallowtail from wonderful dorsal POV in a delightful composition with excellent details.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Bonjour Jacqueline,
der Schwalbenschwanz im hohen Gras scheint am Ende seines Lebens zu stehen. Weiches Gegenlicht erfüllt Dein Bild auf vorteilhafte Weise und bringt Helligkeit und Transparenz in die melancholische Szene.
Mit Dank und herzlichen Grüßen,
Peter

Bonjour Jacqueline,
Even if You captured an old specimen with damaged wings, this is a great shot. OK sharpness, DOF, colors - but a pity there are some oof leaves in the foreground, although they don't hide too much from the b-fly. But no bg noise at all on the other side... so overall congrats and tfs, a fair post.
Best regards, László

hello Jacqueline
great work
so beautiful are swallowtails
super composition with good details
great shot
greeting lou

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 0 N: 85] (356)
  • [2009-08-13 14:03]

Bonsoir Jacqueline,

Trés bonne macro du macahon, excellent détails.
Du bon travail, les couleurs et les traits sont fins.
Une bonne soirée a toi.
John

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1985 W: 6 N: 5555] (19763)
  • [2009-08-13 16:30]

Salut Jacqueline,c'est ton premier et c'est tres tres beau.Une position difficile mais une qualite' vraiment excellente,couleurs et nettete' parfaites.Je comprend ta satisfaction,moi aussi j'ai du attendre 2 ans pour en voir un..ehehe...mes compliments,bonne journee' et merci pour tes comments toujorus gentils! Luciano.

Hi Jaqueline,

this an specie I have never been seen in real.
Good [pov and sharpness with fine natural colours.

Gert

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3014 W: 162 N: 1031] (3021)
  • [2009-08-14 2:26]

Hello Jacqueline,
I bet you were pleased to capture this for the first time! It is such a beauty and here it is not a common sight. The poor thing looks old and battered but you got a nice close-up!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

Hi Jacqueline,

This is a great capture! Very nice bf. You have done a great job capturing it with a nice PoV. Nice grass cover on which its resting. Very well done

TFS,
Kedar

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2009-08-14 15:35]

Alo Jacqueline,
It's been a while since I last saw your pictures, I've been very busy lately with my wife's pregnancy.. LOL... You have capture a very charming butterfly, great colors and texture..
Have a great Weekend!

Everton

Salut Jacqueline
Moi je suis tombe' amoureux des papillons et cette photo c'est un gros cadeau pour moi!!Une qualite' incroyable,un point de vue superbe et des details et couleurs fanatstiques!Mes plus gros compliments,cette fois 2 points ne sont pas suffisants
Merci de partager et bonne journee
Goldy

Hello Jacqueline

This is a beautiful butterfly with lovely bright colours.
Very good details it appears to be a bit worn.
Well placed in the frame to show it's markings.
TFS

Rob

Hello Jacqueline, an excellent shot of an old butterfly. Details and composition are fine.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Bonjour Jaqueline
Très belle prise bonne netteté et couleurs
sujet plutôt rare (chez moi en tout cas)
Amicalement Robi

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 0 N: 2588] (9129)
  • [2009-08-16 9:03]

Hi Jacqueline,
this is simply beautiful. the pretty butterfly in its full colours and spread.
nicely presented in good contrast with the green grass.
Lovely view.

regards,
Foozi

Ciao Jacqueline. My best compliments for the POV and the details. Very good macro.

Roberto

bonjour Jacqueline

excellente photo en close-up de ce papillon,
excellent POV, également excellent focus avec
la netteté et détail, et j'aime voir du détails
dans le background floue, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Jacqueline, beautiful swallowtail with splendid colors, excellent sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Jacqueline,

I like the full spreading wings of this swallowtail. The angle of framing is just perfect and the vivid markings on the wings are so well registered. Beautiful shot and thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
Jusni

Hello Jacqueline,
a beautiful picture of the Swallowtail; congratulations for your first capture of this splendid species, good sharpness and beautiful natural colours, well composed.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hello Jacqueline
what a beautiful capture for pretty swallowtail. focus, POV, colors and composition very nice. green BG also great. thanks for sharing this beauty with informative notes.
best wishes
Ahmet

Hello Jacqueline,

The subject is well framed and the details can't get any better!
Wing pattern an colours are very well reproduced, good texture with this pleasant furry feeling...
The butterfly is obviously no youngster but it carries the age with grace..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Bonsoir Jacqueline.

Félicitations pour cette photographie d'un joli papillon.

Il est peut-être un peu âgé ; mais la photographie le met bien en valeur avec de belles couleurs et une bonne mise en oeuvre. Peut-être la netteté aurait-elle gagné à être un peu plus précise. Quoiqu'il en soit, belle photographie. Merci de l'avoir partagée.

A bientôt.

Philippe.

Bonjour Jacqueline,

Le sujet est bien cadré. La prise de vue rapprochée permet de voir avec précision les détails et les couleurs de ce beau papillon. La lumière environnante rehausse les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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