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Polyommatus dorylas


Polyommatus dorylas
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1028 W: 285 N: 3430] (11376)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-26 9:57
Viewed: 718
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The species shown is
- Polyommatus dorylas (= Polyommatus argester)
- family: Lycaenidae

English: Turquoise Blue
German: Steinkleebläuling

Location
I found this member of the family Lycaenidae at a really wonderful flower and butterfly rich place where I spent several hours and took numerous pictures.
It is located in the lower Martell-Valley in South-Tyrol. Altitude: about 1100m.

Species Information
P. dorylas occurs in Middle ans South Europe, Turkey and Transcaucasia. It is not known whether it occurs in Sicily (? a question for Marcello!).
In mountain regions it can be found up to 2300 m altitude.
Foodplant of the caterpillar: Anthyllis vulneraria.
The larvae live in symbiosis with the ant species Lasius alienus, Myrmica scabrinodis and Formica cinerea.

Conditions
- bright sunlight
- ISO 200
- handheld

References
* Tolman T. & Lewington R. (1998) Die Tagfalter Europas und Nordwestafrikas. - Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart.
* Huemer P. (2004) Die Tagfalter Südtirols. - Folio Verlag, Wien - Bozen.
* Higgins LG & Hargreaves (1983) The Butterflies of Britain and Europe. Collins, London.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-03-26 10:01]

Hallo Peter,
eine super Aufnahme von diesem schoenen Exemplar. De Perspektive ist prima man kann so schoen die Unterseite dieses Bläulings betrachten. Auch das Licht faellt prima, die Details klommen sehr gut zur Geltung und auch die Bildgestaltung ist dir super gelungen.
Sky

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3062] (11322)
  • [2008-03-26 10:20]

Hi Peter,perfect choice of light position to show perfectly this beauty,excellent shaprness and colours,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 773 W: 66 N: 646] (6692)
  • [2008-03-26 10:41]

Bonjour,
Un charmant papillon qui ressort bien avec ces belles ailes.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1355 W: 72 N: 2875] (9497)
  • [2008-03-26 11:08]

Hello Peter,
Amazing light in this photo. Colours and sharpness are excellent. Excellent POV and DOF. Nice OOF BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Peter,
Very fine picture, now in my favourites, Thanks.
Alan

Nice underside.

Hello Peter,
Good close up. Very good light.
TFS
Annick

Ciao Peter,
compliemnti, questo è un altro tuo capolavoro.
Ciao e grazie.
Angelo

Hi Peter,

Very nice image of this lovely small butterfly.
Wonderful light and colors and very good exposure and sharpnes.
Well done. TFS!!!

Best regards, harry

Beautiful capture of this Blue butterfly, Peter.
Your point of view has shown us both sides of the wings. Whereas the underside is fully presented, the glimpse of the pure blue on the upperside is tantalizingly attractive.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful picture and warm regards.
Ram

Hello Peter,
Very nice picture of this small Lycaenidae. As always perfect colours and brightness. Thanks

Chris

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-03-27 4:05]

Peter Perfect shot with superb lighting. Sharpness is great.Ganesh

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2343)
  • [2008-03-27 6:48]

Hello Peter,
Beautiful shot!
Nicely composed!
Good POV!
TFS
Ena

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3173 W: 153 N: 4793] (15477)
  • [2008-03-27 12:02]

Hi Peter.
Wonderful picture of the cute butterfly and fine scenery. Despite the backlight of the sun you managed to exposure the image excellently. As always the sharpness and details of the insect at your handheld pictures are outstanding. I like colorful perfectly illuminated BG too. My kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

Ciao Peter,
mi piacerebbe vedere volare questo Licenide in Sicilia, ma purtroppo non è presente nella mia isola :(
Mi piace particolarmente l'estensione delle macchie nere sul rovescio dell'ala anteriore.
Foto, come sempre, di ottima qualità e che permette di osservare sia il rovescio che la parte superiore delle ali, di una bella tonalità di azzurro, propria del maschio.
Buon fine settimana,
Marcello

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  • OzBY Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 310] (1069)
  • [2008-03-31 23:17]

Hi Peter

Great picture of this butterfly
Great color, sharpness, DOF, lighting and background

Oz

Hi Peter,

I love your shot and the details that you've captured. Well done.!

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