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Melitaea didyma


Melitaea didyma
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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: 2009-05-24
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-02 2:31
Viewed: 295
Points: 10
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found primarily in Southern and Central Europe.
he wingspan is 35-50 mm. The butterfly flies from April to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various plants, including Linaria, Plantago lanceolata, Veronica, Centaurea jacea and Digitalis purpurea.

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Ciao Andrei, great macro of lovely Melitea didyma female, wonderful light and colors, splendid sharpness and good details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-06-02 4:27]

O poza reusita cu multe detalii, o documentare reusita a observatiei! Numai bine,

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-06-02 9:39]

Hi Andrei,
Outstanding shot of this beautiful Spotted Fritillary with such amazing colours and markings on its wings. Looks wonderful in this habitat. Superb lighting and I like your POV to portray it. Excellent DOF and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Iovescu,
a splendid macro shot of the Spotted Fritillary, superb sharpness and very beautiful colours, nice composition with an agreeable environment.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-06-03 0:58]

Hello Andrei,
This species I haven't met jet, you took very good shot, wings are spread and sharp, maybe light is too poor and colours aren't enough alive.
Regardsw, Pawel

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