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Argynnis niobe


Argynnis niobe
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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: 2009-06-17
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-24 23:56
Viewed: 279
Points: 6
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Niobe Fritillary (Argynnis niobe) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is common throughout Europe, but absent from Northern Europe, and is also found in Siberia, Russia, Iran, China and Korea[1].
Flight is from May to August, Size is between 46mm and 60mm, and is found at altitudes between sea level and 2,400m.[2]
This spicies has a brown-orange background with black dots and stripes.
his spicies feeds on Viola tricolor and Plantago lanceolata
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Hello Iovescu
excellent shot of this Niobe Fritillary taken in his natural environment
the butterfly are perfectly photographed with great details and wings wide open
the beautiful purple flower is a nice bonus
superb colors and lighting
Have a good day
Jacqueline

Hi Andrei,
A nice capture of this beautiful Niobe Fritillary. Sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-06-25 15:10]

Hi Andrei,surely is too difficult find the exact name that take the pic...ehehe...there are a lot of specie in this family and they seem all the same! Very great quality of your pic,excellent colors and sharpness and the best point of view!My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO.

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