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Copyright: SERGIO STELLA (flashpoint) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 70 W: 7 N: 289] (2102)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 3:02
Viewed: 249
Points: 6
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Scopula ornata (Scopoli, 1763)
Lepidoptera: macromoths: Geometridae

Wingspan 21-24 mm.

A very attractive species, The larva lives on Thymus and Origanum vulgare and other low plants. The larva of the second generation overwinters amongst grass and pupates in a loose cocoon on the ground.

The adults fly in two generations a year: from mid May till end of August. They are easily disturbed during daytime from out of vegetation. They are active from dusk onwards and later come to light in small numbers. Has been seen on sugar also.


Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/1250 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2008-05-08 18:09
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 79 kb

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Ciao Sergio, splendida elegante falena, magnificamente ripresa con tutte le ali bianche ben definite, sapessi quante ne ho butate via che facevano schifo, fortuna che ora mi salvo la tua, splendida macro, buona domenica, ciao Silvio

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 971 W: 281 N: 3030] (10080)
  • [2008-05-11 4:38]

Ciao Sergio,
the delicate moth with its fine colour patterns has been nicely reproduced.
Light and colours are superb.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-11 9:08]

Hi Sergio,
Wonderful shot of this tiny butterfly with very impressive sharpness and colours on its open wings. Beautiful design on the wings - lace like and among the green leaves it stands out perfectly. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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