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Lesser Fiery Copper


Lesser Fiery Copper
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5117 W: 180 N: 12590] (34387)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 200, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cypriot Butterflies, Turkish Butterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-26 0:30
Viewed: 288
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lycaena thersamon (Lesser Fiery Copper) [in Turk. Küçük Ateş Kelebeği] (Male, 1st Brood)

A spectacular butterfly from around the Kızılırmak River (Yahşihan, Kırıkkale Province) which I photographed during our last trip including Black Sea and E Anatolian regions.

TFL and Have a nice WE!
Cheers,

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

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Lesser Fiery Copper (LFC) is a spectacular, small butterfly with a wingspan of 25-35 mm.

The upperside ground colour of the male• is a deep ceramic orange with a thin black border along the outer margin and faint markings. On the hindwing there is an orange submarginal line, a series of black marks along the outer margin and a small tail at the hind angle. The ground colour on the underside of the forewing is orange and on the hindwing, grey. Parallel to the outer margin there are several series of black spots and an orange submarginal line. The upperside of the female has a slightly darker ground colour compared with that of the male and is heavily marked with a series of black spots parallel to the outer margin and within the discal and postdiscal areas. The underside is similar to that of the male. The butterflies of the first brood are larger and have smaller tails than those of later broods.

It is found in SE Europe (but also in central parts of Italy), Anatolia, Iraq, Cyprus and the coastal countries of Black Sea. It is on the wing from March until the beginning of December in Cyprus. However the flight-period is variable and in SE Europe is the between April and October. it seems that, at least in the lowland areas, it has four successive, overlapping generations. The larval host-plants are Polygonum species (such as Knot Grass), common plants of the Polygonaceae family.

LFC is locally common species found mainly in the lowland areas. It is less common at intermediate elevations and is absent from the higher peaks. It prefers dry, hot grassy, bushy and/or rocky places, ruderal habitats, river valleys etc. Recorded in coastal areas, maquis, garigue, phrygana, roadside verges, and agricultural land, from sea level to 1600 m. Found mainly close to water, in riverbeds and on farmland where Polygonum frequently forms dense mats.

References:
1. Makris, C. (2003). Butterflies of Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. 329 pp.
2. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
3. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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What a lovely butterfly, Prof Bayram!
The colour of its wings is truly fiery.
This is a rare species, I believe, and it is a pleasure to look at this spectacular specimen.
Thanks for sharing it and best regards.
Ram

owww... hocam nefis renkler, gerçekten mükemmel bir kelebek.
Harika bir sunum.. Emeğinize sağlık.
Özgür

Hello MF Bayram
a very beautiful picture of the Lesser Fiery Copper, fantastic vivid colours in a very pleasing composition with a very good OOF BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 0 N: 574] (3284)
  • [2009-09-26 1:27]

Hi Bayram,

Your series is dedicated to butterflies and today with a new episode. Excellent this macro, congratulations.
Have a nice Saturday,
Adrian

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2009-09-26 1:58]

Hello MF Bayram.
Wonderful color and light. An unusual POV, but it works for me .
Excellent sharpness and detail, and a great BG.Very well framed, Very well done mf!
Best regards Siggi

Bayram merhaba,
Yine açık kanat üstelik harika bir ışık altında yakalamışsın bir dilberi.Renkler,duruş ve netlik çok hoş.Emeğine sağlık.
Bi slavên germ.

Dûrzan

hello Bayram
impressively warm colours that the soft background elect them splendidly, very beautiful pose,very good output and photo
TFS MF
(you know all times I had contact with snakes the sense it was positive...!)
Nasos

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
  • [2009-09-26 2:45]

Hello Bayram,
Very beautiful colours in this photo. Very nice OOF BG. Good sharpness and composition. Special, but nice POV.
Regards,
Peter

Dayi gercekten ates gibi:) ewline saglik. cok guzel cekmissin.
Selamlar.
Mel

Bayram... ne guzel gercekten.. rnkere hayrankikla baktim..
bakis acin da cok guzel.. eine saglik...
Leyla.

Kanka harika renkler ve detaylar..Muhteşem bir güzellik.
Eline sağlık. selamlar..
Gökhan

Bayram Hocam harika bir makro çekim. Renk, kompozisyon, bakış açısı, detaylar hepsi süper.
Emeğinize ve elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1073 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-09-26 3:50]

Merhaba hocam. Zoltan gelecek diye bugun yükleme yapmazsınız sandım:) yanlımışın. Yine muhteşem bir kelebek çekimi paylaşmışsınız. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 0 N: 2588] (9129)
  • [2009-09-26 4:44]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
the name fits the feautres. Really fiery in colours and the contrast is so well placed.
lovely background and superbs details of the body.

Regards,
Foozi

Ciay Bayram. Thannks for this magnificent coloured butterfly. I think never seen it. Amazing light and details. Nice compo.

Roberto

hello Bayram

very beautiful butterfly photo, with fine POV and the way
it is framed on the image, fine focus excellent sharpness
and details, and beautiful luminosity & colour tones, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Bayram,

An excellent macro with fantastic coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes & salam


Umar

Bayram,
Wonderful colored capture, sharp details.
Horia

Hallo Bayram
What a delightful view. The details and pose of this very brightly coloured butterfly is truly eye-catching, and here I especially refer to the big black eyes. A most appealing and bright and sunny sight. You have used the light well, emphasizing the vibrant colours to its best. The hairy details of the plant it is captured on is also very pretty. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards
Anna

Hello Bayram,
What a beauty! This Lycanidae has lovely colors. The composition is excellent with a blurred background and a nice pale flower. Well done!
Catherine

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  • bedri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 0 N: 86] (546)
  • [2009-09-26 10:51]

Nefis bir kelebek, renkleri ne kadar güzel. Güzel bir alan derinliği, boş fon ününde harika durmuş. Ellerinize sağlık Bayram hocam, enfes olmuş..
Selamlar saygılar,
Bedri..

Merhaba Hocam, enfes bir çakim. Renkler göz alıcı.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hocam iyi geceler. muhteşem bir makro. Detaylar, renkler ve bakılş açınız harika.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Ne soylesem yetersiz kalacak, elınıze sağlık Hocam
saygılarımla
Fİliz

Hello little bro Bayram,

what a suburp shot with good pov and details.
Fine colours.
Very good shot from this beautiful butterfly.

Gert

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-26 16:47]

Hi LBB,

I can see how this butterfly got it's name! What an amazing color. A beautiful shot of one that we don't get to see very often. The flower, background and composition are wonderful too.

BSJ

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

İlk kez gördüğüm çok değişik bir kelebek türünün güzel bir çekimi. Kırmızı renginin tonu çok güzelmiş. Elinize sağlık

Mehmet

Ciao Bayram, lovely Lycaena with fantastic colors, I never see this specie, thanks, splendid sharpness and wonderful blurry BG, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

What an awesome shot, Big Bro!
Such a lovely butterfly!
BRavo!
Goldy

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-09-27 23:18]

Hello Bayram !
Such a lovely butterfly ! I like its intense orange color, it is a real jewel ! And he stands out so nicely on this tender BG. You have captured him with pin sharp details, in a great pose. I have never seen this species in real, and not even on pictures, I thing, so I thank you for making me discover it !
Very well done my friend !
Valérie.

Merhab Bayram
superb shot of this Lesser Flery Copper, wonderful sharp details, great composition
the colors of the butterfly are amazing, beautiful BG with very good DOF
Have a good evening
Jacqueline

Merhaba Hocam,
Adının neden Ateş Kelebeği olduğu bundan daha güzel anlatılamazdı herhalde, elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla, Naşit.

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