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Geranium bronze - Cacyreus marshalli


Geranium bronze - Cacyreus marshalli
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Copyright: Amadeo GP (Amadeo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 178 W: 0 N: 565] (2496)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K100D, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-29 10:47
Viewed: 335
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
Lepidoptera
Lycaenidae


The Geranium bronze - Cacyreus marshalli, according to network information is a native of South Africa, was introduced in Spain through Balearic and now by what I have observed is very abundant.
The information I give below is what I have observed in my own geraniums.
As a month ago that I see, (but not until today I had a photograph with a bit of quality, as geraniums are many strands in the stems and leaves and always seem to be past mask.) And mainly flies by geraniums and continuously observed in the abdomen in a position to lay eggs (thanks Arjun), are quite restless, especially with high temperatures.
There are approximately 2cm. and I can say that the color of the show that he is quite real.
I can tell you that now are a plague, larvae, and that the union of this hollow twigs and black.

I'm not an expert on butterflies and if some information is not correct I hope that I corrected.

A greeting

nglen, Arjun, mariki, zulfu, anel, uleko, SelenE, maurydv, eng55, Silvio2006, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 2 N: 5040] (19298)
  • [2008-06-29 10:51]

Hi Amadeo. This is a fine clsoe up ofthe Butterfly which you have captured with good detail and natural colours. It stands out so well against the dark BG. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 285 W: 3 N: 708] (3294)
  • [2008-06-29 11:17]

hello Amadeo,
Beautiful picture,very well composed with excellent BG. I think she is laying eggs.
TFS

Una buena aproximación.
Estupendos detalles y gran nitidez.
Saludos Amadeo, JL.

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 70 N: 1702] (7377)
  • [2008-06-29 11:51]

Hello Amadeo,

Excellent capture of this superb butterfly. Very beautiful composition. Great sharpness. Superb detail, the eyes are great. Excellent reproduction of the colour patterns on the wings. Very good dark background too.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 455 W: 0 N: 69] (488)
  • [2008-06-29 12:04]

Hello Amadeo, superb close-up shot of a butterfly. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1103 W: 0 N: 1778] (7654)
  • [2008-06-29 12:27]

Bonsoir Amadeo,
Magnifiquement bien présenté ce papillon qui nous vient de l'Afrique. Netteté, composition, tout est parfait. C'est l'année dernière que j'ai vu la première fois ce papillon sur TN et je trouvais cette immigration intéressante, peut-être aussi conséquence du channgement climatique..
Bonne soirée
Anne

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2301 W: 59 N: 3645] (11678)
  • [2008-06-29 13:39]

Hola Amadeo,
Nice capture with good POV, composition and color tones.
Congratulations for Euro 2008 :o)
Greetings,
Selen

La plasmaste perfectamente Amadeo. El daño que producen en los geranios es tremendo y aseguras bien ya que es una plaga con todas las de la ley.
Preciosos colores y texturas con un enfoque preciso. Un excelente trabajo.
Saludos: J. Ignasi

Congratulazioni per la meritata vittoria ai campionati d'Europa, ha vinto la squadra che ha giocato in assoluto il calcio migliore. Molto bella questa particolare composizione che gioca sugli elementi della forma e del colore, ottima nitidezza, molto belli i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 3 N: 375] (1115)
  • [2008-06-29 23:43]

Hi Amadeo,
Very nice close up.Colors,contrast between butterfly and dark BG,details and sharpness are wonderful.Excellent work!

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2340 W: 164 N: 7010] (22194)
  • [2008-06-30 3:22]

Hello Amadeo,
This is a butterfly new to me and very beautiful! But what a pity that it has become such a pest on Geraniums that are such popular plants brightening up houses and gardens in the summer in Europe. It is clearly not a welcome immigrant!
Your capture is very nice indeed showing its characteristics very clearly and the composition is beautiful! Many thanks for showing this and for your note!
Kind regards, Ulla

Hi Amadeo,never seen a butterfly like that,excellent colors and sharpness and a black backgroudn that make a difference,have a nice week,Luciano

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 815 W: 4 N: 2028] (9554)
  • [2008-06-30 10:41]

Hello Amadeo, Well done and great shot. Good composition. Ganesh

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2974 W: 148 N: 4396] (14263)
  • [2008-07-01 23:53]

Hi Amadeo.
So simply and very impressive subject and brilliant composition of the image. I am also impressed with beautifulness of the butterfly, great sharpness and details of its image, effective use of lights and shadows. Well done and my kind regards.
Alexei.

Ciao Amadeo, hai reso perfettamente questa piccola peste dei gerani, magnifici dettagli, bravo, ciao Silvio

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1671 W: 24 N: 4846] (15806)
  • [2008-07-02 19:42]

Hi Amadeo,
Wonderful shot of this tiny but beautiful butterfly with such nice colours and markings on its wings. Fine pose captured with superb lighting and exposure. The darkish BG really does work well here. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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