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Lythria purpuraria


Lythria purpuraria
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-27
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4, 1/120 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-20 23:18
Viewed: 519
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Class: Insecta

Order: Lepidoptera

Family: Geometridae

Subfamily: Larentiinae

Tribe: Lythriini

Genus: Lythria

Species: L. purpuraria

The Lythia purpuraria is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe.


The length of the forewings is 9-13 mm. The moths fly in two or three generations from the end of April to the end of September.

The caterpillar feed on sorrel and Rumex acetosella.

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Good Morning Luciano,

This butterfly looks to be spreading its wings especially to be photographed! Nice details.
A good dof to isolate the insect from its b/g.

For me, the composition would have been a little more interesting with the butterfly less centrally placed and perhaps rotated a little.

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
  • [2008-11-21 0:34]

Hello Luciano,
Great capture ,Superb details,
sharpness and colors. well composed and great DOF.Thanks for posting
Best regards Siggi

Hi Luciano!

You present us a classical, yet very pleasant butterfly picture. From my point of view it's the kind of picture that is mainly determined by the scientific background and not by the artistic effect. In that sense the picture is fine and well accompanied by the instructive notes.

Kind regards

Markus

Hi Luciano
Very nice shot of this beautiful moth. Sharpness is good - only the tips of wings are little bit OOF. Also nice notdisturbing OOF background and good field guide POV
TFS
Krzysztof

Oh Luciano, ma questa dove la tenevi?
Fantastica, splendidi colori e bellissima macro di questa faklena carogna da riprendere, bravissimo, buon week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Luciano,

another pic of an beautiful butterfly with nice pov and details.

Gert

Well taken and very informative ID image of this butterfly Luciano. I think this one is new to me... thanks for sharing and increasing my knowledge of our magnificient and varied planet.

Larry

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2008-11-21 12:39]

Hi Luciano. I like the top view in this close up , which lets us see all the wing markings and colours. You have captured this with good detail and good use of the light. well done TFS.
Nick..
Have a good weekend.

Hello Luciano,

Fantastic close up of this beautiful butterfly.
Nice colours with excellent focus and details.
Lighting and composition are splendid.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-21 13:39]

Hi Luciano,

The moths I see here are nothing like the beautiful specimens you have posted. This one has beautiful colors with lovely striped markings. Wonderful open-winged pose showing it off perfectly.

Jane

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-21 15:16]

Wow! What a beauty!
Wonderful colours.
Very good detail.
Excellent composition.

Superb stuff!

Cheers,
Joe

Ciao amico Luciano,
Perfectly composed and focussed macro capture of this moth species. Details, sharpness, colours and DOF/POV are great.
TFS for this fine image.
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

hello luciano,
nice capture of this beautiful moth, the details of the wings look great, though centered it still look well composed , lovely natural colors,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-11-21 19:55]

Hi Luciano,
Outstanding shot of this great looking moth with such lovely colours and details on its wings. Very impressive sharpness and great handling of harsh natural lighting. I like the way it hangs there. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

Ciao Luciano,
bellissima immagine di falena, forse meno appariscente delle farfalle, ma di cui hai colto con grande abilità tutta la bellezza, ottimi POV e composizione, eccellente definizione anche se non perfetta su tutte le ali, bellissimi e luminosi i colori.
Complimenti.
Maurizio

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 0 N: 936] (3604)
  • [2008-11-22 1:36]

H Luciano,

I admire your collection of butterflies. Quite amazing.

This moth is truly beautiful with the purple color added. I like the fuzziness in the wing edges, which makes this picture more than just a catalogue entry.

Well done!

Ishi

Bonsoir Luciano,

Superbe photo de ce papillon de nuit. Excellent focus. Superbe lumière et excellentes couleurs.
Bon week-end,
Mariki

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1398 W: 3 N: 30] (486)
  • [2008-11-22 23:49]

hello Luciano
well close-up capture of this beautiful moth
i like POV, light, colours, sharpness and details
TFS
regards
izler

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-11-23 12:17]

Bonjour Luciano, j'aime beaucoup ces couleurs subtiles et naturelles. Excellent piqué et superbe composition! Bravo!

Mario

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1689 W: 0 N: 3811] (15342)
  • [2008-11-25 4:41]

Bonjour Luciano,
Belle phalène de la famille des Géométridés, une espèce que j'ai déjà vue aussi, mais je n'ai pas pu en faire d'images. La coloration des ailes est vraiment subtile,elle pourrait être utilisée pour une étoffe d'une robe haute-couture. Il semble que tu sois un peu moins présent ces derniers temps, arrivée de l'hiver oblige!
Meilleures salutations
Anne

Hello Luciano,
Very lovely capture, beautiful colors, good lighting, excellent sharpness and depth of field, superb details and nice blurred background.
Thanks
Angela

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 143 N: 5621] (18399)
  • [2008-11-25 20:48]

Hi Luciano.
Wonderful picture of a fine moth. Its pose, wingspread and front POV are great as well as the sharpness and details of the insect image, amazing lighting and pleasant nicely blurred BG. Well done, as usual, and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi again Luciano, Another splendid close up shot. Details and composition are excellent.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Very charming moth, Luciano.
I find its subtle colours very pleasing and the wing edges very ornate. Reminds me of some very classy native apparel Indian women wear on special occasions.
Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Ram

Lo mismo digo de tu bella galería Luciano, que al igual que este Lythria es fantástica por lo bien que captaste la luz, los colores y las texturas.
Buenas fiestas también para tí y tu familia y que tengas un feliz y próspero año 2009.
Un abrazo desde españa: Josep Ignasi.

Hi Luciano,

it is a while I did'nt consult your gallery. I definitely should have complimented you on this beautiful shot of a colorful geometrid. Excellent!

Best regards and my best wishes to you for the New Year.
Dietrich

Ciao Luciano!
My Friend, first of all - I would like to wish you all the best in 2009! I hope it will be great for you and your family! :)

According to the photo - I like a species, it is rather colourful as for Geometridae moths :) Good sharpness, DOF and details, also note is informative (even if not very long :>).
All the best and TFS!
Radek

hello Luciano

very beautiful photography of this butterfly
with fine POV from behind, very beautiful luminosity
and colour tones, superb focus on it with great sharpness
and details, and i love to see details on the blurred background,

TFS

Asbed

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