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Inachis io and Marigold flowers


Inachis io and Marigold flowers
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 328 W: 0 N: 833] (3288)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/5.2, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 3:21
Viewed: 149
Points: 26
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(WiKiPedia) Information on Inachis io (European Peacock butterfly):

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
(unranked): Rhopalocera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Tribe: Nymphalini
Genus: Nymphalis
Species: N. io

The European Peacock butterfly more commonly known as the Peacock butterfly, is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe and Asia. It is the only member of the genus Inachis which is sometimes included in Nymphalis. It should not be confused or classified with the "American peacocks" in the genus Anartia; these are not close relatives of the present species. The peacock butterfly is resident in much of its range, often wintering in buildings or trees. It therefore often appears quite early in spring.

The butterfly hibernates over winter before laying its eggs in early spring, in batches of up to 500 at a time. The caterpillars, which are shiny black with six rows of barbed spikes and a series of white dots on each segment, hatch after about a week and feed on nettles and hops.

Reproduction and Food:

The adult butterflies drink nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants, including buddleia, willows, dandelions, wild marjoram, danewort, hemp agrimony, and clover; they also utilize tree sap and rotten fruit.

The Peacock can be found in woods, fields, meadows, pastures, parks, and gardens, and from lowlands up to 8,200 feet (2,500 m) elevation. It is a relatively common butterfly seen in many European parks and gardens.


Reference(s):

Stevens, Martin (2005): The role of eyespots as anti-predator mechanisms, principally demonstrated in the Lepidoptera. Biol. Rev. 80(4): 573–588. doi: 10.1017/S1464793105006810.
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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-11-05 3:34]

Hi Paras,
a wonderful colours of flowers. Bright and shines beautifully.
i like this simple straight contrast that givean outstanding view.

regards,
foozi

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 0 N: 1039] (5576)
  • [2009-11-05 4:53]

Very good pictures of this flowers and Butterfly!

Paras
Wonderful Inachis on the lovely yellow flower.
Great details and colors.
Horia

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-11-05 9:44]

Hi Paras. The yellow is so bright .I look out of the window and all is dark and wet. And winter only just started. The butterfly stands out so well from this pose we can see both sides of the wings with good detai land natural colours. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Paras
Lovely Inachis io!
Great details and colors.
Horia

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-11-05 11:15]

Hello Paras,
The light yellow marigolds provide and excellent contrasting BG for this I. io butterfly caught with fine sharpness to show most of its features in this slightly open wing pose. Nice POV and composition too.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

Buen encuadre e interesante mezcla de colores. Excesivo ruido electrónico.
Saludos Paras: Josep Ignasi.

Ciao Paras, lovely butterfly on a beautiful yellow flower, excellent sharpness and splendid details, very well done, ciao Silvio

hello paras
very nice composition with beautiful colours
great shot
greeting lou

Namastay MF Paras

Nice close-up capture from nice POV with nice details and fine composition.
TFS and greetings from snowy Bolkar Mnts.

Bayram

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-11-05 13:08]

Hello Paras,
A very nice photo of this European Peacock. The contrast of the butterfly against the yellow flowers is very beautiful. A pity that there's a bit of noise in the BG. Excellent sharp details, composition and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2009-11-05 13:13]

Hello MF Paras,
Very sharp and beautiful capture of this Peacock in a fine pose. Lovely colours and a pretty yellow flower.
Best regards Siggi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-05 15:49]

Hi Paras,another fantastic gift from the master of richs and warms colors! Beautiful composition and top sharpness too,my best compliments because i like a lot your strange and different gallery! Have a nice day,Luciano

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