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Leptotes pirithous (Linnaeus, 1767)


Leptotes pirithous (Linnaeus, 1767)
Photo Information
Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3310 W: 77 N: 6554] (41688)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-11
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/16, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-11 3:22
Viewed: 153
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Leptotes pirithous, farfalla della famiglia Lycaenidae.
La superficie dorsale delle ali è di colore blu violaceo nei maschi, bruno grigiastro con macchie violacee nella femmina. La superficie ventrale è in entrambi i sessi di colore biancastro, con macchie brune disposte secondo un disegno geometrico complesso. Le ali posteriori, che hanno una esile coda in corrispondenza della seconda nervatura cubitale, presentano due caratteristiche macchie nere contornate di verde e di arancio.

Può essere confusa con le seguenti specie: Lampides boeticus e Cacyreus marshalli.

È presente in Africa del Nord, Europa meridionale e Asia minore.
In Italia è abbastanza comune in tutte le regioni, isole comprese.

Tra le specie vegetali preferite dalle larve ci sono diverse specie di Fabaceae (Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus alba), Lythraceae (Lythrum salicaria), Polygonaceaee (Polygonum aviculare), Plumbaginaceae (Plumbago spp.), Ericaceae (Calluna vulgaris).

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Silvio
Wonderful capture!
Lovely colors and details for this butterfly after the rain!
Horia

Excelente trabajo Silvio, y más teniendo en cuenta el pequeño tamaño de esta mariposa. Excelente encuadre, buena luz y delicados detalles en esas gotitas de agua. Te gusta acercarlas jajaja, quizá un poquito menos recortada aún sería más interesante.
Un abrazo y "buona domenica":
Josep Ignasi.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 94 N: 5586] (17766)
  • [2009-10-11 4:11]

Hello Silvio,
Beautiful photo of this butterfly, but the waterdrops are also very impressive. Great sharpness, POV, natural colours, composition and a nice contrasting OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 7] (534)
  • [2009-10-11 4:41]

Hi Silvio,
Very nice photo of a beautiful butterfly and
nice drops of dew.
Regards Jiri.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3005 W: 162 N: 1005] (2941)
  • [2009-10-11 4:43]

Hello Silvio,
What a lovely capture of this butterfly considering whether it should have a drink!!
I love your composition and the rain drops look so beautiful. Sharp details and beautiful light and colours in this fine composition.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hello Silvio,

An excellent macro with natural & beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & composition.

Well done & TFS

Best wishes

Umar

Ciao Silvio. Altra insperata figlia dell'ottobrata...ormai in procinto di finire, a quanto dicono. Bella luce, ottima DOF e affascinate riflesso sulla goccia.

Roberto

Slav Sîlvîo,
A very good capture of this little butterfly among waterdrops.The sharpness and POV are excellent.Nice colors and well composed.
TFS and regards,

Dûrzan

Ciao Silvio,
anche questo piccolo Licenide quest'anno è molto presente e diffuso e tu ne hai fatto uno splendido ritratto mattutino con le gocce di pioggia che danno ulterirore luminosità a questa splendente composizione, ottima definizione.
Grazie e complimenti
Ciao Maurizio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3833 W: 190 N: 11412] (35173)
  • [2009-10-11 7:11]

Ciao Silvio!
Excellent macro of L. pirithous taken from a fine POV to show its closed wings with good sharpness, excellent colours and lighting against a nice contrasting OOF green BG. It looks like you have rain, judging by the drops on the blade of grass that it is sitting on.
Thanks and all the best,
Ciao,
Ivan

hello Silvio

a very beautiful butterfly photo shot with fine POV and framing,
very beautiful luminosity, superb focus on all the foreground
with great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

A superb shot, Silvio!
The DOF you've achieved is amazing!
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32330)
  • [2009-10-11 10:02]

Hi Silvio. This is a first class close up ofthe butterfly. From your side POV we can see the spot markings on the closed wings. Taken with fine detai land such natural colours. I like the water droplets on the grass. Very well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 56 N: 4794] (16480)
  • [2009-10-11 12:51]

Hello Silvio.
Superb shot of this tiny but beautiful Zebra Blue with such lovely colours and markings on its wings. Nice pose captured with superb lighting and a precise DOF. The BG looks great. Best regards Siggi

hello Silvio
the dewdrops make the difference, splendid composition and attribution of moment of scene!
TFS MF
Nasos

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-10-12 0:36]

Hi Silvio,
Excellent shot of this beautiful butterfly in a fine pose. Superb colours and details on its under-wings with perfect light and DOF. The water droplets look exquisite. Very nice composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Ciao MF Silvio,

An impeccable close-up capture of this beautiful pirithous b-fly from lateral POV with great clarity and fine composition.
TFS and have a nice week MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-12 16:29]
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Non era meglio usare questa per i festeggiamenti? Qui lo spettacolo e' triplo,grandissima nitidezza e messa a fuoco e le goccioline con tanto di riflessi interni che valgono da sole il prezzo del biglietto.10 Meritato! Luciano

Hello Silvio
a fine capture of this Short-tailed Blue taken from a nice side view
wonderful details and great pose on this grass twig full of water droplets
superb colors, lighting and BG
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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