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Ochlodes sylvanus


Ochlodes sylvanus
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-26
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-30 0:35
Viewed: 278
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family, which occurs throughout Europe. It was long known as Ochlodes venata, but this is a Far Eastern relative. There is still some dispute whether this species should be considered a distinct species or included in O. venata as a subspecies.
Appearance, behaviour and distribution
This butterfly's range extends throughout Europe to northern Asia, China and Japan. In the British Isles it occurs in England, Wales, and south western Scotland. Although called 'Large' this is still a relatively small butterfly and not much larger than either the Small or Essex Skippers. The faint chequered pattern on both the upperside and underside help to distinguish the Large Skipper from these two orange Skippers. It can be found anywhere where wild grasses are allowed to grow tall. Hedgerows, woodland clearings and edges are favourites. An active little butterfly in sunny weather it is attracted to various flowers but has a distinct liking for Bramble flowers
Life Cycle and foodplants
Eggs are laid singly on the underside of foodplant leaves and hatch after about two weeks. They are normally laid on Cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata but they will occasionally use Purple Moor-grass Molinia caerulea, False Brome Brachypodium sylvaticum, Tor-grass B. pinnatum and Wood Small-reed Calamagrostis epigejos. On hatching the larvae construct a shelter in the usual skipper method of curling a leaf up with silk and begins to feed. It hibernates as a half-grown caterpillar and emerges in the spring to continue feeding and growing. The caterpillar has a large blackish-brown head with a dark line down its back and a yellow stripe along each side. Pupation lasts about three weeks during May and June and the adults are present from June to August. It is the first of the 'grass skippers' to emerge in the UK. In northern Europe the butterflies have a single brood, but in the south they may have up to three broods.
(Wikipedia)
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Hi and Good Morning MF Siggi,
A fine capture of this pretty Large Skipper perched on a leaf from nice posterior POV with delightful composition and neat details.
TFS and cheers MF!
Bayram

Merhaba Siggi,yine tabii ki güzel bir makro çekim sunmuşsun.Işık ve detaylar çok iyi,ellerine sağlık :)

Hi Siegfried ,

Nice capture of this beautiful butterfly. Nice macro and background. Very sharp and bright image.

TFS,
Kedar

Hi Siegfried,
A nice capture of this beautiful large skipper. Very good sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Wonderful shot of this skiper from nice pointof view.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

You have placed the Skipper in the frame with generous amount of surroundings, Siegfried.
It works very well here, though many prefer to crop them off.
The image is quite sharp and colourful.
Well done and TFs.
Ram

Hello Siegfried,
a very beautiful capture of the Large Skipper, very good sharpness and splendid natural colours, i like the nice composition in a beautiful natural surroundings.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1561] (6085)
  • [2009-06-30 5:03]

Hello Siegfried
Nice capture taken with great details and natural colors. interesting POV. Well done.
Regards
Razvan

Hi Siegfried,

A nice photo set. You know very well handle the lighting and, as always, the frame highlights the details of the photograph.

Good POV & DOF!

Greetings & TFS!

Jesús

A brilliant shot. Amazing colours and a great POV. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello Siegfried, splendid close-up shot of this beautiful skipper from a nice point of view.
TFS and greetings, Deniz

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-06-30 11:54]

Hi Siegfried. For a butterflt they always look so strong . You have taken this one with fine detail and rich colours. Looks good against the green BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

I have this little game I play..I look and quickly guess if it is a skipper and surprise 100% I will get it..well maybe 90 percent..Considering teh depth of field... you probably should have gone with a 1/500th which might make up for some shake int eh and...just a tad. It isn't out of focus...I think it is hand movement...but completely fixable..
Bob

Hello Siegfried,

You have captured this Large Skipper well!
Not only are the wings nicely detailed but you have shown the furry nature of the thorax and abdomen, too!
Good saturation and excellent dof.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Ciao Sisgi, great macro of elegant skipper with fantastic colors, good details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Siegfried,

Beautiful capture.
Light,focus and sharpness are excellent .
Good note.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-30 16:50]

Hi Siggi,

How do you find so many butterflies??? This Large Skipper is beautiful in a lovely pose on the leaves. I love the pov showing off the wonderful wings and body. Colors and shadings are marvelous. A nice leafy setting and fine composition.

Jane

BEautiful shot of this Large Skipper, bro!
I love your timing, and the framing!
You're always spot on, and very uniquely excellent with these two aspects!
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2009-07-01 5:10]

Hello Siggi,
A very nice, sharp and well composed macro of a female O. sylvanus taken from a fine POV and well seen on the contrasting green foliage.
Thanks and best regards,
ivan

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