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Iranian Argus-1st on TN- for *Nikos*


Iranian Argus-1st on TN- for *Nikos*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5083 W: 178 N: 12358] (33729)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Butterflies, Bayram's Dedications-III [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-17 1:45
Viewed: 370
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Esperarge climene (=Kirinia climene, Pararge climene ) (Lesser Lattice Brown, Iranian Argus) [in Turk. Kaya Esmeri]

Today another butterfly which I observed firstly again from the hillside of Taşlıçiftlik village (Tokat Province), and as I learnt from the literature, it is one of the less known and rarely seen species since it show a very local and sporadic distribution. It is also listed as “vulnerable” in the Red Data Book of European Butterflies. I searched the TN for any shot of the species, but I could not find!, i.e. this is the 1st shot of the species on TN!.
I would like to dedicate today’s posting to my another heartfelt friend on TN, Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) from neigbour country Greece for his kind interest my shots and his heartfelt friendship. Efkaristo file Niko!

TFL and Cheers,


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

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Lesser Lattice Brown (LLB) is a relatively medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 35-50 mm.

The hindwing underside has typically a median outer band bearing small black speckles on the grayish brown background colour. The forewing orange patches are very clearly visible and fly in such a way that the wings appear closed for long enough for the underside orange patch to be particularly noticeable. The hindwing upperside has an orange postdiscal band and this variable; sometimes absent. The ground colour of the hindwing underside usually yellowish, less often grayish.

It is found in SE Europe from the Balkan Peninsula (Albania, Greece, Yugoslavia, Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria) and Romania to S Ural; Turkey, N Iran, Transcaucasia and Caucasus. The adult butterflies begin to emerge in mid-June and are on the wing until the end of August in one generation (i.e. univoltine).

The larval host-plants is Pao annua and other meadow grasses (family Poaceae). Eggs laid upon a robust, wide-stemmed grass which larva feed. Larva closely resembles that of Lattice Brown (Kirinia roxelana). Larger larvae rest on stems opposite to a developing inflorescence: thus situated, a larva appears as an extension of the stem-node, rendering detection difficult. LLB is observed in grassy, bushy clearings in damp or dry mature deciduous or mixed -at least partly oak- woodland.

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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  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
  • [2009-09-17 1:48]

Hello Bayram
A top quality image with very sharp details, natural colors and perfect focus.
Regards
Razvan

Hello MF Bayram,
a wonderful picture dedicated to our friend Nikos, superb sharpness with fine details, marvellous natural colours, excellent POV, DOF and composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Bayram
Wonderful rare capture, great sharpness, interesting colors, great dedication!
Horia

Teknik açıdan zirve kalitede bir makro Bayram hocam. Detaylar süper. Ayrıca ender görülen ve kırmızı listeden bir tür olması yanında, TN de ilk olması da çok önemli. Tebrikler hocam.
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Nazım

Müthiş bir gözlem ve tespit. Mükemmel kalitede bir fotoğraf Bayram hocam. Elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla,
Özgür

Bayram merhaba,
Çok değişik ve güzel bir kelebekmiş.Çekim kalitesi ayrıca harika.Doğal renkler,netlik ve pürüzsüz gri arkaplan göz alıcı.Eline sağlık.
Spas û pîroz...
Bi slavên germ,

Dûrzan

Dayi harika cekim. *kalite. Emegine saglik.
Londra'dan selamlar.
Merih

Bayram. TN'de bir ilk icin tebrikler... Rengide degisik bir kelebek... cok guzel cekmissin...
hepimizden selamlar..
Leyla.

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 1002] (5396)
  • [2009-09-17 3:54]

Great photo with wery simple colors, and very good details and sharpness!

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-09-17 4:09]

Hi Bayram,a 1st time is always a great satisfaction....especially when it's celebrate whit a wonderful pic like your,impressive close-up and top quality of sharpness from the best point if view.Today the doubles compliments needed! Have a nice day! Luciano

Hello MF Bayram,
first of all I would like to thank you very much for your dedication and then add my comment for this very rare and beautifull batterfly with sharp details, natural colors and plain BG, realy excellent capture,
TFS, thanks again for dedication and have a nice day,
Nikos.

  • Great 
  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2009-09-17 4:56]

Hello bayram,
Congratulations for this first! And it is also a first class picture with fine colors and excellent sharpness. Magnificent subtle brown color of the wings fitting so well with the grey background. Très beau!
Thanks and kind regards
Anne

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-09-17 5:01]

Hello Bayram,
Again a photo in excellent quality. Colours are amazing, like in the matching BG. Perfect sharp details and POV. Very nice composition.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Bayram Best compliment for this rare species. Magnificent pose and perfect details in great light. Indeed well done.

Roberto

Salam Bayram,

An excellent macro of this Iranian Argus (1st on TN) with beautiful natural coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Well done MF & TFS.

Regards

Umar

Kanki olmaz böyle kare. Elektron mikroskobu mu kullandın yahu:)
Kanatlardaki kare kare yapılar bile görülüyor. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

hello Bayram
great sharpness shot
beautiful colours and good details
greeting lou

Ciao Bayram, congratulations my friend for this fantastic first on TN, great capture of wonderful and interesting butterfly, i never see before, thanks, splendid natural colors, amazing details and superb sharpness, very well done, bravo! ciao Silvio

Sayın hocam, emeğinize karşılık hakkettiği ilgiyi görmeyen bu son derece kaliteli çekim için elimden gelse çok daha fazla puan verirdim. Emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Merhaba Hocam, denize katılıyorum ve bugün başka kareye yorum yazmıyorum. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-09-17 10:13]

Merhaba Hocam bir ilk ve birinci sınıf kalite de bir makro.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Hello Bayram,
Congratulations for this first appearance on TN of this rare species. I like very well the "cold" tones of this photo and also the sharpness and composition as usual with your photos. Nice dedication to our friend and very good nature photographer Nikos. Cheers,
Catherine

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-09-17 10:53]

Hello MF Bayram,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful butterfly, great colors and texture, very sharp image, great POV.Composition is great, fantastic job and congratulation on a fine capture. Well done
Thanks for wish and your attention.
Best regards Siggi

  • Great 
  • bedri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 0 N: 73] (498)
  • [2009-09-17 11:51]

Muhteşem olmuş Bayram hocam, emeklerinize sağlık.
Kadraj yerleşimi detaylar ve keskinlik dozu çok iyi. Elinize sağlık.
Selamlar saygılar..
Bedri..

  • Great 
  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-09-17 12:17]

Good evening Bayram,

Exceptional photo. Very clear with some exceptional color. What can I say? Nothing. Just to admire this masterpiece.
Have a nice evening,
Adrian

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-17 16:39]

Hi LBB,

You have been presenting such a delightful variety of butterflies. Another beauty to add to the collection. Lovely colors and excellent sharp details. I love the background which matches the body so nicely.

Jane

hello Bayram
exceptional close up,very good the vertical composition and the background,colours and details just perfect
TFS thanks for sharing MF
Nasos

hello Bayram

camouflaged with his environment a superb macro photo
of this butterfly, with fine POV and appropriate framing,
superb focus great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Bayram
Wonderful Shot !! you have captured this Lesser Lattice Brown with so many sharp details esopecially on his wings, i like the soft colors, the nice pose, the great POV and the BG
Hzve a good night
Jacqueline

  • Great 
  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-09-18 17:45]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
superbs sharpness and excellent details in its camouflaged view. the colours are brilliantly depicted with good depth.
i like to see the veins along the wings, so special.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Bayram,
This is a perfect shot of first Lesser Lattice Brown on TN with excellent macro details & colors, where subject stands out very well against OOF background. I appreciate your notes.
Regards-Subhash

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Ne kadar güzel ve net bir kare. Kanatlarındaki detayları süper bir şekilde ortaya çıkartan başarılı bir çalışma olmuş. Elinize sağlık

Mehmet

Merhaba Hocam,
Ender türün çok güzel bir karesi olmuş, paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Saygılarımla, Naşit

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