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Dusky Meadow Browns in-love:)


Dusky Meadow Browns in-love:)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5097 W: 178 N: 12453] (34003)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 400, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Butterflies, Love in Wildlife:) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-09 2:20
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Hyponephele lycaon (Dusky Meadow Brown) [in Turk. Küçük Esmer Peri]

Today, a pair of Dusky Meadow Brown in-love which I observed around the Van Lake (Adilcevaz, Bitlis province) during my last trip.

TFL and Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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Dusky Meadow Brown (DMB) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 40-48 mm.

This is one of the three widespread Meadow Browns in Europe and also Turkey. The Meadow Brown (MB), Maniola jurtina, is particularly common throughout most of Europe which may well mask the true distribution of this species. The Oriental Meadow Brown (OMB), Hyponephele lupina, and the DMB are actually rather dull yellow, grey and dark brown butterflies. By contrast, MB has bright orange markings and warm brown coloration. The upperside markings of DMB and OMB are fairly constant. The undersides of these two species are finely mottled grey and fairly uniform in colour density. Again MB differs by being very variable in all aspects and the underside has a distinct pale post discal band often with orange towards the east. This species and OMB differ from one another in size and it is smaller. The upperside markings are also indistinct and the male forewing upperside sex-brand is narrow, disrupted by two veins (#2 & #3). Comparing the sexeslycaon (DMB) is always much brighter and with extensive (although not always bright) yellowy orange markings. The much darker, grey brown of lupina (OMB) is quite distinct. The OMB also has more heavily scalloped hindwings compared to DMB and MB. In DMB the underside of the hindwing ground colour variable; generally greyish or greyish-brown, often whitish in limestone habitats.

DMB is found in Europe, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon to C Asia (Yenisey Valley) and Kyrgyzstan. The flight-period of the adult butterflies includes one generation (i.e. univoltine) and they are seen between the early of June and the late August.

The larval host-plants are some perennial tufted grasses, such as Festuca, Bromus ans Stipa species (families Poaceae and Graminaceae). Two or more species may be used in a given habitat. In hot conditions, adults often seek shade of bushes, overhanging rocks or tree roots on earthen banks. Hibernates (i.e. overwinters) as larvae. DMB observed in grassy or bushy places, usually amongst rocks from the sea level to 2100 m. In Turkey, It prefer relatively high elavations.

References:
1. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
2. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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Hello MF Bayram,
a superb macro shot of the Dusky Meadow Brown in-love, outstanding sharpness and marvellous colours, the symmetric close composition is very pleasing.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

owwwww... muhteşem zamanlama Bayram hocam:) Doğru zamanda doğru yerde olmanın faydaları.. ama sadece bu yetmiyor tabi usta çok daha önemli. Müthiş bir gözlem ve çekim olmuş hocam.
Teknik olarak benim sizi değerlendirmek haddim değil. Ama sonuç ortada... bir numara!
Emeğinize sağlık. Saygılarımla,
Özgür

Again, another superb shot, Big Bro!
Very well seen!
Goldy

Bayram merhaba,
Ne güzel bir çekim bu böyle,üstelik doku kaybı da yok:)Gerçekten de netlik olsun,renkler olsun, arka plan olsun,kompozisyon olsun hepsi güzel.Kaliteli ve estetik bir çalışma olmuş,eh erotik de olmuş tabii:)
Emeklerine sağlık.
Spas û pîroz...
Bi slavên germ.

Dûrzan

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2009-10-09 2:50]

Hello Bayram
A fine capture with beautiful colors, great details and nice scene.
Regards
Razvan

Kanki ayıp yahu:) TN de erotik sahnelere izin veriliyormuydu? :) şaka mak gerçekten güzel bir çekim olmuş.
Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

Bayram.. taaa Bitlislerden bir ask sahnesini bizlerle paylastigin icin tesekkurler..
Kelebeklerin bu ciftlesme sekli bana hep garip geliyor:) harika foto olmus yine..
eline saglik.. hepimizden selamlar..
Leyla.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-10-09 3:45]

Merhaba Bayram dostum!
This time I have'nt missed your posting, a fine capture of a pair of H. lycaon in copulo.
The POV, composition on the rock, sharpness, BG and lighting all contribute to an excellent image.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

Hi,
Fine closeup of this mating browns, you could have gone bit lower. tfs.
nagraj.v

Bayram hocam. Harika bir çiftleşme karesi. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Ciao Bayram. Amazing time of love in superb light and great sharp. Amazing bright natural colours. TFS.

Roberto

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2009-10-09 5:52]

Hello MF Bayram,
This is a perfect shot! A beautiful composition with a diagonale, nice colours, sharpness and background and a lovely love scene. Congratulations,
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Bayram, fantastic coupple in nice maiting pose, great natural colors, superb details and splendid sharpness, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

A fine pair in a fine composition Bayram, good work indeed!
Mehmet

hello Bayram

et les deux amoureux ensemble forment un coeur !
what an excellent and beautiful photo of these lovers
shot with fine POV, DOF, superb focus great sharpness
and details, beautiful luminosity, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Bayram,

A fantastic macro of this pair of Dusky Meadow Brown with beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details. Excellent POV, pose & BG.

Very well done MF & TFS.

Best wishes & regards

Umar

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 0 N: 541] (3164)
  • [2009-10-09 7:30]

Merhaba Bayram,

Splendid image. Nice contrast of colors, congratulations.
Very good and describe.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

Hello Bayram
sembrano quasi l'una il riflesso dell'altra. E' davvero eccezionale il momento in cui sei riuscito a catturare queste due piccole Hyponephele lycaon gestendo molto bene sia la luce che la messa a fuoco e valorizzando molto bene sia i dettagli delle ali che sono eccellenti sia mettendo in risalto le belle tonalità neutre. Molto interessanti anche i particolari della pietra su cui sono posate il che da buona profondità a tutta la composizione.
Livio

Birbirinden güzel fotoğreflerle treknature Turkey sayfalarını süslemeye devam ediyorsunuz hocam ellerinize sağlık...

hello Bayram
very good composition with great details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2009-10-09 10:43]

Hello Bayram,
Everything in this photo is very beautiful. Nothing to critize. Just a great photo!
Have a very nice weekend,
Peter

Halo Dayi. TN nin giris sayfasinda hep senin fotoalar var bugun:) Kelebeklere bile ozel hayatlarinda rahat birakmadin:) Ozellerini herkese gosterdin:) eline saglik dayi. Selamlar..
Merih

hello MF Bayram
splendid scene very good photo output!
TFS
Nasos

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-10-09 11:46]

Hi Bayram. A fine close up of the pair together . Taken with fine detail in the closed wings. We can see all of the markings with sharp focusing. Your use of the light has given natural colours. well taken TFS,
Nick..

Have a good weekend MF

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1063 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-10-09 12:00]

Merhaba Hocam, tertemiz ve teknik açısan super bir makro.
TYn de az rastalanan bir tür için de önemli bir belge. Emeğinize ve elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-10-09 12:57]

Hi Little Bro

Another lovely posting - excellent pose capture in good detail.

James

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-09 15:32]

Hi Bayram,what is your secret? Maybe you discover and produce a special viagra for butterflies? Eheheh...I see a lot of couples in love in your gallery this year,and i'm always fascinating from this fantastic situations...this is another wonderful pic,the quality too fo sharpness and colors is very very high...i leave you my greats compliments,have a nice weekend,LUCIANO

Hello Bayram,
Very excellent composition and POV of this nice picture, interesting document and notes. TFS Ferran.

Bu çifti dün girmeyince kaçırmışım hocam. süper detaylı bir makro çekim. Bunun için kayalıklara tırmandığınızı hatırlıyorum:) Emeğinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Merhaba Bayram
wonderful scene of this couple of Dusky Meadow Brown
very illuminated shot with fine details, wonderful composition and superb colors beautiful BG with very good DOF
have a great sunday
Jacqueline

Buena luz, enfoque y colores amigo Bayram. Buen encuadre también con posadero y fondo bien conseguidos.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Merhaba Hocam,
Gene çok güzel bir kare, paylaşım için teşekkürler.
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