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Hamearis lucina


Hamearis lucina
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Copyright: iovescu andrei (andrei99) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 6 N: 86] (737)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-11
Categories: Insects
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European Butterflies 9 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-04-11 7:45
Viewed: 382
Points: 6
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina) is a European butterfly in the family Riodinidae. For many years, it was known as the "Duke of Burgundy Fritillary", because of the adult's similar markings to "true" Fritillaries of the family Nymphalidae
The male Duke of Burgundy has a wingspan of 29–31 mm, and the female 31–34 mm (Oates & Emmet, 1990). The upper side of the wings are marked in a chequered pattern strongly reminiscent of a fritillary butterfly (family Nymphalidae); however, the Duke may be separated on account of its wing shape (Tomlinson & Still, 2002). The Duke also has a distinctive underwing pattern (see image below).
The species range is restricted to the Western Palaearctic, from Spain, the UK and Sweden to the Balkans (Oates & Emmet, 1990). It is the sole representative of its (sub)family in Europe (Oates & Emmet, 1990).
Duke of Burgundy was added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan in 2007 (Butterfly Conservation, 2007). It is also listed in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which requires anyone wishing to trade the species to have a licence (Butterfly Conservation, n.d.).
The Duke is also on the German Red List (Bundesamt für Naturschutz (Hrsg.), 1998).
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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 15 N: 1629] (6333)
  • [2009-04-11 8:32]

Salut Andrei
Foarte bune detalii si claritate. Este una dintre cele mai bune poze care le-am vazut la tine. Ti-ai schimbat aparatul? Mai asteptam si altele.
Razvan

hello
this is a super picture
good composition
and great colours
greeting lou

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2009-06-16 8:05]

Hello Andrei,
A superb macro of H. lucina, a rare species in Sweden. The POV is great and shows the upper surface of the wings with excellent sharpness against an OOF natural BG in a fine composition.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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