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Pararge aegeria mutant form!


Pararge aegeria mutant form!
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 1 N: 1507] (5922)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European butterflies 5 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-01 5:52
Viewed: 348
Points: 6
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Pararge aegeria tircis mutant / Speckled Wood f.tircis mutant / Bont Zandoogje f.tircis mutant / Waldbrettspiel(Laubfalter)f.tircis mutante / Flekket ringvinge f.tircis / Le Tircis.

The Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodlands throughout much of Europe. In Northern and Eastern Europe where subspecies P. a. tircis occurs it is brown with pale yellow or cream spots and darker eyespots. In southwestern Europe the subspecies P. a. aegeria has a colour which is more orange in the background. The two forms gradually intergrade into each other. The speckled wood also occurs in North Africa and on the Atlantic island of Madeira. Molecular studies suggest that the African and Madeiran populations are closely related and distinct from European populations of both subspecies, suggesting that Madeira was colonized from Africa and that the African population has a long history of isolation from European populations. Females have brighter and more distinct markings than males. The wingspan of both males and females is 4 - 4.5 cm, although males tend to be slightly smaller than females. Males are highly territorial and will defend their territory against intruding males. The caterpillar is green with a short, forked tail and feeds on various species of grass including Yorkshire Fog. The chrysalis (pupa) is green or dark brown. The species is unique in its ability to overwinter in two totally separated developmental stages, as pupae or as half-grown larvae. This leads to a complicated pattern of several adult flights.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speckled_Wood

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1220 W: 0 N: 2155] (9114)
  • [2007-06-01 7:33]

hello harm,
This is really an interesting picture. I didn't know that there are mutant forms . I just wonder if only for the Speckled Wood or for other butterflies too. We can learn every day.
Thank's for this special post
Anne

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 285 N: 3414] (11314)
  • [2007-06-01 7:59]

Hello Harm,
very well observed and detected, this particular form of northern aegeria. Very good focus and sharpness. Colours appear really natural.
Best wishes, Peter
P.S. My THEME on Satyrinae is complete (100 pics), otherwise I would have included your presentation. I intend to start a second series when enough pictures will be available.

Hij is wederom prachtig Harm.
Zeer fraai licht en details.
Belichting is ook weer dik in orde.
Mooie plaat.
Groet en een fijn weekend gewenst, Harry

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2711 W: 139 N: 7830] (24389)
  • [2007-06-01 15:01]

Hello Harm,
Nice shot of a mutant form of P. aegeria tircis, a form that I have never seen before, so I thank you for sharing it.
Regards, Ivan

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