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The Silver-washed Fritillary
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Rimantas Kisielius (rimas)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 3 N: 554]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (3877) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-08-01 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Canon EF 28-105 |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-08-28 0:55 |
| Viewed: 238 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a European species of butterfly, which was in decline for much of the 1970s and 1980s but seems to be coming back to many of its old territories.
The Silver-washed fritillary is deep orange with black spots on the upper side of its wings and has a wingspan of 54-70 mm, with the male being smaller and paler than the female. The underside is green and unlike other fritillaries has silver streaks instead of silver spots, hence the name silver-washed. The caterpillar is black-brown with two yellow lines along its back and long reddish-brown spines. |
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Very pretty capture of intyeresting butterfly. Nice composition and tones.
Hi Rimantas.
Superb capture!
Wonderful butterfly with magnificent colors!
Excellent POV, contrast and composition.
Thanks for sharing!
Best regards,
José Roberto
