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Provence Hairstreak


Provence Hairstreak
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Copyright: Maite SRivero (Maite) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-29
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.6
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies of Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-15 13:37
Viewed: 1035
Points: 76
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cardenillo (Tomares ballus)

Encontré esta pequeña mariposilla en la Sierra de Cazorla, el pasado mes de abril. La foto no es muy buena porque la condená no hacía más que rehuir el objetivo y al poco echó a volar. Más tarde, al ver la foto, ví que la pillé en un momento un tanto íntimo, depositando sus huevecillos. ¡Pobrecita!
Como no he encontrado mucha información acerca de esta especie, reproduzco a continuación la nota que el genial Rafael Estévez dispuso con su magnífica fotografía en Fotonatura:
Especie de origen africano y cuya dispersión abarca el norte de este continente y la mitad sur de España. En Galicia es muy rara, conociéndose únicamente un puñado de colonias casi todas ellas ubicadas en la provincia de Orense a excepción de una en el sur de Lugo.
Descrita por Johann C. Fabricius en 1787 de la localidad sevillana de Tomares, de donde procede el nombre del género.
Su avivamiento es de los mas tempranos en comparación con otras especies ya que suele aparecer durante la segunda semana de febrero, debido a ello se ve forzada a soportar las bajas temperaturas que por estas fechas todavía perduran, de ahí su aspecto abigarrado con la abundante escamación filiforme que cubre su cuerpo.
Especie de tendencias termófilas gusta de establecerse en habitáts de influencia mediterránea por donde vuela a ras del suelo posándose habitualmente y casi con exclusividad sobre éste en busca de la irradiación solar.
Se alimenta de diversas leguminosas del tipo Lotus y onobrychis y asimismo vive en simbiosis con hormigas.


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Provence Hairstreak (Tomares ballus)

I found this little butterfly in the Mountain range of Cazorla, last April. The shot is not too good for the "damned" little thing ever avoided the camera hiding behind the leaves and soon set off flying. Later, looking at the picture, I noticed that I caught her in a delicate moment, laying her eggs. Poor thing!
As I haven't found much information about this species, I will state below (more or less) the article that the great photographer Rafael Estévez put with his magnificent picture in Fotonatura:
A species of African origin and which is spread through North Africa, Spain and the French Mediterranean basin. It is very rare in North Spain and France, being known only a few colonies.
Described by Johann C. Fabricius in 1787, from the Sevillian locality of Tomares, from which the generic name comes from.
Its coming up is one of the earliest in comparison with other species, for it uses to appear during the second week in February, having to endure the low temperatures of that season. Hence its hairy look.
It feeds on leguminous plants the kind of Lotus and Onobrychis, and lives in symbiosis with ants.

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Hi dear Maite,
Wonderful sharpness again
Colours and composition is perfect too
cheers

Hello Maite
Excellent shot of this Hairstreak Butterfly,
Perfect moment to shoot,Great compo sharpness and lighting,Welldone.

Good Luck
Fartash

Hi Maite,

A good picture of this butterfly. Fantastic detail on the wings. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2007-05-15 14:33]

Hello Maite,
Great that you show this species of lycaenid on TN. It is the first time I have seen T. ballus on TN and I have never seen it in real life. Despite what you say the quality of the shot is pretty good and the detail of the ovipositor is excellent.
Thanks for sharing this one!

PS. I've just realised that we are neighbours!
Best wishes, Ivan

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-05-15 14:50]

Hi Maite,
Wonderful shot of this butterfly. Superb colours and sharp details. The 'hairs' on the butterfly as well as on the leaves presents a nice perspective. Perfect use of natural lighting. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 0 N: 1986] (8917)
  • [2007-05-15 14:51]

Hi Maite
Beutiful capture , sosharp with very nice color.
TFS Michel

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  • nimou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 148 W: 1 N: 687] (3169)
  • [2007-05-15 15:57]

Lastima que este tapada un pelin, una nitidez impecable maite. Un saludote compañera

Olá Maite.
Maravilhosa esta borboleta,parabéns .
Me agrada muito o ponto de visão dela, pena que a folha cobriu um pouco o inseto !
Ótimo relatório, abraços, HenriqueººBrasil.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2007-05-15 16:52]

hi maite. this is very nice shot of the butterlfy, unusal colours which you have captured well. Great detail.and a nice compostion. very well done . TFs.
Nick..

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2007-05-15 18:10]

Hola Maite,
realmente original,
la textura de esta simpática mariposita,
saludos TFS.

Hola Maite,
Excelente captura de esta madre en plena faena!
Excelente el contraste de colores en sus alas, ese verde de los pelitos resalta muchísimo sobre el crema y amarillo de la parte superior de las alas.
A pesar de que la hoja proyecta algo de sombra sobre el insecto, éste puede ser obsevado con deatlles muy claros y nítidos, como en las antenas.
Me gusta toda la luz de la foto y las sombras proyectadas.
Enhorabuena y gracias por compartir la foto.
Un gran saludo,
JM

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  • Isu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 313 W: 0 N: 21] (1663)
  • [2007-05-15 20:20]

Hola Maite, maravillosa y bella toma es un encanto ver la mariposa con tan lindos colores. Saludos

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-05-15 21:09]

Hola Maite.- Gran detalle de esta foto. Muy valiosa por su contenido Maite. Me agrada sus colores. saludos Luis52.

Hello Maite,
A special moment that you came across. The butterfly is clearly registered. Lovely composition and colors are vivid. TFS,
JC

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 640 W: 98 N: 1241] (4189)
  • [2007-05-15 23:11]

Another interesting hairstreak. I did not know there were so many different colors. This is an excellent photo with nice exposure and razor sharp focus. Nice work!

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-15 23:19]

Hello Maite

Wow what a capture.I hope she managed to deposit all her eggs ok.Very good focus and sharp details.The colours are well saturated.Good use of lighting.TFS


Rob

Hi Maite,

Very nice crispy sharp detail!! Nice one!

Greetings, Dennis

bonjour maité
c'est un petit peu dommage que la tête soit cachée e npartie car pour le reste le resultat est tres bon.

laurent

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3591 W: 143 N: 5691] (18607)
  • [2007-05-16 7:47]

Hi Maite.
I have never seen such fluffy butterfly. Amazing specimen and perfect reproduction of these and other features of the butterfly and so fluffy leaves. Interesting and unusual vertical POV, excellent sunlight and bright natural colours. Note is perfect too. Nice job and my compliments and.
Alexei.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2007-05-16 10:26]

Hello Maite,
Very nice butterfly close up.I liked POV,sharpness,clear details and framing a lot.TFS

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-05-16 12:38]

Maite, Wonderful stuff from you. The color and the pOV and lighting is beautiful. You produced here an absolute gem. Ganesh

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-05-16 13:38]

Hi Maite.
This butterfly I will never haven't seen.He's a little concealed behind plant,but your capture is very good with sharp details.Very well is see texture on wing.Also very much nice colour rendering.Well done,thanks for sharing this very interesting picture.
Best greetings Milos.

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 0 N: 719] (3295)
  • [2007-05-16 16:10]

Bonjour Maite
Très belle prise, excellente netteté et couleurs.
Amicalement Robi

Muy buenas Maite
Como va todo, espero que bien. Buen momento el que conseguiste, aunque como bien dices la condena no colaboró, pero ten en cuenta que estaba a lo suyo y quería intimidad... :-)
Un saludo.

hi maite!!!!
very beautiful butterfly, nice shot and great sharpness.
tfs
zoran

pt

Quels détails, très belle composition.
Bravo
Marie

Buenas Maite, has cogido a esta preciosidad en plena faena. Y además por mi tierra!!. No me extraña que no posara mejor, pero seguro que lo comprendemos todos. Has captado un momento genial. Un saludo

José Luis

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2007-05-19 7:30]
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Hola Maite,
Veo que te has acercado a mi tierra para cazar esta esquiva mariposa:-) Buenos detalles y bellos colores y un conjunto agradable y natural.
Abrazo, José M.

Hi Maite, beautiful composition wiyh splendid butterfly, wonderful light and colors, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

This is an exotic species, Maite.
Though its face is hidden, you have managed a very good view of its outer wings.
Thanks and best regards.

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2007-05-19 16:12]

merhaba maite
here is well close-up working on this different and beautiful butterfly
i like composition, point of view, lighting, colours, sharpness, details, framing and note
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

Hola Maite,
¡Vaya captura mas oportuna!, los detalles son extraordinarios, se aprecia muy bien la deposición de los huevos además los dibujos y textura de las alas, la luz y nitidez sobresalientes. Saludos
José Ramón

hello maité
alors là comme on dit chez nous < chapeau>
ceci est une excellente présentation, des couleurs eclatantes et originales, bonne netteté et des détails +++
bravo, merci du partage
edith

Hi Maite,
Good focus and sharpness. Just a pity it is part hidden by the foliage but it does show all the wing colouring.
Regards
Peter

Hola Maite.
Delicada y a la vez extraña para mi.
Bellos colores muy bien destacados en tu imagen.
Estupenda nota.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2007-05-28 13:34]

Hello MAite, wonderul capture of this beautiful butterfly, excellent macro work. Great collors, and details, and excellent POV.. well done..

Hola Maite.

Excelente mariposa, llama la atencion con tanto pelo de color.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 74 N: 875] (3397)
  • [2007-11-07 13:08]

Hi Maite,
I like the «hairy» colourful wings of this butterfly :-)
Excellent sharpness and nice DOF.
Regards,

Claude

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