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Speckled Wood


Speckled Wood
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Copyright: Jose Ramon Pato (JORAPAVI) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 684 W: 0 N: 1522] (10085)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 20D
Exposure: f/11, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-31 6:40
Viewed: 426
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
I know this species thanks to Maite that classified it to me HERE.


Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Satyrinae
Tribe: Elymniini
Subtribe: Parargina
Genus: Pararge
Species: P. aegeria

The Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodlands throughout much of Europe. In Northern and Eastern Europe where subspecies P. a. tircis occurs it is brown with pale yellow or cream spots and darker eyespots. In southwestern Europe the subspecies P. a. aegeria has a colour which is more orange in the background. The two forms gradually intergrade into each other. The speckled wood also occurs in North Africa and on the Atlantic island of Madeira. Molecular studies suggest that the African and Madeiran populations are closely related and distinct from European populations of both subspecies, suggesting that Madeira was colonized from Africa and that the African population has a long history of isolation from European populations. Females have brighter and more distinct markings than males. The wingspan of both males and females is 4 - 4.5 cm, although males tend to be slightly smaller than females. Males are highly territorial and will defend their territory against intruding males. The caterpillar is green with a short, forked tail and feeds on various species of grass including Yorkshire Fog. The chrysalis (pupa) is green or dark brown. The species is unique in its ability to overwinter in two totally separated developmental stages, as pupae or as half-grown larvae. This leads to a complicated pattern of several adult flights.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2102 W: 6 N: 2113] (13565)
  • [2007-05-31 8:18]

Hola José,
hermoso trabajo,
preciosa macro,
buen pov.y bg,
colores y la iluminación excelente.
saludos

Excellent shot Jose.
Brilliant sharpness and great contrast with background
Well composed with good DOF

Hola José Ramón,
Excelente foto de tonos dorados!
Me gusta mucho la armonía de colores de esta foto, diferente!
Y casualmente la mariposa tiene también amarillos-naranjas en sus alas, pero se resalta muy bien del fondo, gracias a la muy acertada profundidad de campo y el agradable fondo difuso que obtuviste.
Me gusta mucho la composición y toda la luz que captaste.
Enhorabuena y gracias por compartir la foto.
Un gran saludo,
JM

Great shot with excellent colors and detail! It might be a tad oversharpened, though.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2007-05-31 10:14]

Hi Jose,

By coincedent I posted a speckled wood as well today,however I suppose that you have posted the southern variant which is a bit more orange colored,anyway,well captured with good POV,the focus and exposure are well handled,tfs

Paul

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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 2 N: 126] (1927)
  • [2007-05-31 10:40]

preciosa foto! me gustan estos tonos dorados y la luz en las hojas. Felicidades!! Carme.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2007-05-31 14:23]

Hola José Ramón,
Excellent capture of P. aegeria aegeria. Good sharpness, composition and BG. You achieved a good DOF here.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 11 N: 1442] (4951)
  • [2007-05-31 16:47]

Hi Jose,

A lovely shot of the Speckled Wood, very nice composition and a fine pose too, nice sharp detail on the Butterfly and the leaf and good DOF, the colours are lovely especially the beautiful dappled BG.

TFS Hilary :o)

Hi Jose Ramon, wonderful butterfly with splendid colors and lovely details, great blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Tienes muy buenos macros...
Esta mariposa está envuelta en luz por los cuatro costados con muy buena nitidez en la cabeza.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 63 N: 3988] (12860)
  • [2007-06-01 3:28]

Hola Jose Ramon,
POV, composition, colors and exposure handling is very good. TFS.pt
Saludos,
Selen

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1902 W: 8 N: 4957] (16017)
  • [2007-06-01 10:56]

Hi Jose,

A beautiful butterfly with wonderful colors and details. Looks wonderful on the pretty leaf it is resting on. I like the composition with the subject on one side.


Jane

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 148 N: 4787] (15449)
  • [2007-06-01 14:27]

Hi Jose.
I like to see your amazing close-up pictures. This is one is tremendous. Your work with flash is excellent. Perfect light and colours. Fantastic in its beauty BG. You can share only BG and I will applaud you. Reproduction of the butterfly and leaves is simply outstanding as well as the whole composition of the picture and your POV. Bravo and my kind compliments.
Alexei.

Belle photo de ce superbe papillon qui est bien coloré ettrès beaux détails bien nets. Amitiés Thomas

Hola Jose Ramon.

Explendida te ha quedado, ese fondo tambien me gusta ayuda en una composicion lena de luz.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

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  • Perro Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 59] (553)
  • [2007-06-02 22:31]

Hello Jose,
Magnificient close-up of this beautiful butterfly.
Great composition, excellent sharpness and wonderful background.
I like the nice combination of the butterfly color with BG.
Very well done.
Congradulations!
My best regards,
Janette

Hola José,
Well composed shot
Excellent sharpness and colours
Well done
regards

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