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Ilex Hairstreak for *Umar*


Ilex Hairstreak for *Umar*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5085 W: 178 N: 12389] (33819)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 800, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-III, Turkish Butterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-17 0:25
Viewed: 270
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 70
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Satyrium ilicis (Ilex Hairstreak) [in Turk. Büyük Sevbeni]

A local and rare butterfly species which I observed firstly during our Mediterranean Region trip in Doglu Village (Erdemli, Mersin).
Today, I would like to dedicate this beauty’s shot to my beloved and heartfelt friend in TN, Umar Ulyn (goatman04) who has uploaded his 300th posting yesterday, a great milestone, for his contributions to TN. Congratulations My dear friend ! I wish you all the best and more 300’s with together!

TFL and Have a nice WE to all!
Cheers,


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

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Ilex Hairstreak (IH) is a relatively medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 32-36 mm. IH is one a few quite similar species in Turkey. You may also see the Satyrium myrtale in E Anatolia, Satyrium spini in most parts of Turkey (Except Aegean Region), Satyrium ledereri in most parts of Turkey (Except Turkish Thrace and W Anatolia) and Satyrium hyrcanium having a narrow distribution area in NE Anatolia (Bayburt, Artvin, Kars and Iğdır). However, the IH is different from the others by lack of sex-brand on upperside of forewings in males and the presence of the orange lunules on the hindwing underside bordered black on the outside.

It is found in Europe, S Fennoscandia, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, W & S Urals, and NW Asia. The adult butterflies fly in one generation (i.e. univoltine) from late May to early August according to altitude. The larval host-plants are Quercus(oaks) and Ulmus (elms) species. Eggs laid near dormant leaf-buds. Hibernates as an egg. Caterpillars attended by some ants belonging to the genera of Camponotus(carpenter ants) and Crematogaster (acrobat ants). It is observed in hot, dry oak scrubs; damp/dry heaths and forest clearings up to around 1600. The adult butterflies generally prefer the flowers of Thymus (thymes) and Sambucus (elderberries).

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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Ciao amico Bayram, today we are neighbour, lovely little butterfly against a wonderful blurry BG, splendid sharpness, fine details and great natural colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Bon dia Bayram,
Good composition and POV of the Satyrium ilicis with excellent sharpnees!!! on Ilex (aquifolium?)
Have a nice WE. Ferran

Ciao MF Bayram,
what a wonderful picture of Satyrium ilicis, very good sharpness and marvellous bright colours, a very pleasing composition with a splendid light.
TFS
Best regards
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

Günaydın Bayram hocam, bu kelebeüin Türkiye, Israil ve Lübnanda olmasına rağmen Kıbrıs'ta olmaması çok ilginç. Vardı da soyu mu tükendi acaba. Merak ettim şimdi. Elinize sağlık hocam. Kompozisyon ve detaylar harika.
Nazım

Bayram
What a lovely Satyrium ilicis!!
Wonderful details, great colors.
Sharp capture MF!
Horia

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1055 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-10-17 1:08]

Günaydın Bayram hocam. meşe üstü nefis bir kelebek makrosu.
Adı çok güzel:) elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-17 1:13]

Hello MF Bayram,
lovely dedication to our frind Umar,
Very beautiful butterfly and you have captured a nice pose. Lovely colours and sharp details. The smooth BG lets the subjects stand out well. Excellent POV and very nicely composed.
Best regards Siggi

Dayi cok degisik ve guzel bir kelebek. eline saglik.
Selamlar.
Mel

Bayram.. gercekten cok guzel bir kelebek..arkada kuyrucugu da varmis:)..izlerken baya keyif almissindir.. cok sirine duruyor cunku.. eline saglik..hepimizden selamlar.. iyi tatiller...
Leyla.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-10-17 1:36]

Hi Bayram,
Wonderful shot of this Hairstreak in a fine pose. Very impressive sharpness and colours with perfect light and DOF. This being a rare species makes this image so special. a fine dedication too. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Bayram
Butterfly is very beautiful.
Colors and Sharpness are very good.
Good Luck

reza shad

Dear Bayram!

Congratulations for this delightful butterfly picture. It is a particular pleasure to look at and to learn about a rare species. You have taken the picture in a technically perfect manner and well highlighted the butterfly's characteristics.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-10-17 2:38]

Hello Bayram,
Very beauiful photo in a great composition. Good sharp details and natural colours, also in the OOF BG. Excellent POV.
TFS and regards,
Peter

Slav Bayram,
Renklerinin doğallığı,netliği,duruşu ve kadraj yerleşimi ile çok estetik bir çalışma olmuş.Türkçe adı da çok çok ilginç:Büyük sevbeni:)) Umar için hoş bir armağan.
Emeklerine sağlık.Spas û pîroz...
Dûrzan

Bayram hocam. Adı gibi insanın sevesi geldiği güzel bir kelebek. Daha önce hiç görmemiştim. Elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla,
Özgür

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Bu güzel kelebek türünü mükemmel görüntülemişsiniz. Renklerin canlılığı, keskinlik ve detaylar çok etkileyici. Paylaşım ve emeğiniz çok teşekkürler.

Selam ve saygılarımla,
Mehmet

Ciao Bayram. An amazing compo with great light and brigh colours. An intersting POV to abtain excellente detaulsand DOF.

Roberto

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2009-10-17 4:55]

Hi Bayram.
Splendid shot of this amazing butterfly. The captured model as well as surroundings are very impressive. However, the main key of the image is fantastic reproduction of the butterfly clothes, every hair and very colour tone. Lights and shadows create a fine frame for this tiny beauty. Bravo. My kind regards.
Alexei.

Kermes meşesi üzerinde çok hoş bir resim olmuş Bayram, kompozisyonun renk dağılımı da bir o kadar güzel... Kutlarım.
Mehmet

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-10-17 7:15]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
ezcellent sharpness of this beautiful butterfly.
i like the striped sntenna very much. so sharp amd so detailed.
Good light has given this shot a wonderful view.

Regards,
Foozi

Kanka meşe üstü kelebek hoş durmuş valla. Kelebeğin geçişli renkleri de çok ilginç. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

Bayram hocam, harika renkler ve kompozisyon. Kelebek de çok ilginç miş. Türkçe adı gibi. küçük sevilmek istenmiyor herhalde:) Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

hello Bayram
'this is a beautiful butterfly
great details and good sharpness
greeting lou

Merhaba Bayram,

What a beautiful & genuine gift this is...Bayram!
You have been consistently along my side with your coaching, advising & helping from the beginning of my TN venture. My photographic skills have a long way to go, but with your friendship, help & genuine care...I feel that my route/process would be less difficult...MF.

This an excellent macro of this Ilix Hairstreak butterfly with beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details. Lovely POV, pose & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Many genuine thanks for the gift & best wishes!

Best salam & regards

Umar

Merhaba Hocam, filistinli dostumuz için harika bir hediye.
Kelebeğin adına ben de taktım:) Büyük sevbeni:)
Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Bayram
Like all from this site, I congratulation the great butterfly master!
Mariana

Merhaba my friend Bayram
the composition the background and POV they create one very beautiful photo,exceptional details and colours in a marvellous result!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Merhaba Bayram,

This is a lovely macro capture of Hairstreak butterfly with superb details!
The colors of the butterfly are very attractive. The blurry BG is perfect here. I like the great contrast between the colors of the butterfly and the dark blurry BG. The sharpness and POV are perfect.

Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

Hello Bayram,
Nice capture, with good focus on head and legs. Beautiful species! Cheers,
Catherine

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-17 15:57]

Hi Bayram,this is a beautiful specie but a fantastic pic too.Not easy a perfect sharpness like that from this point of view,and what a beautiful colors too.I'm fascinating from the details of the antennae..truely incredible!!! Very well done,thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO.

Kodiang 2009

Hi Bayram: This is razor thin D0F from your macro optics. the focus is immaculate and the result is so pleasing. The eye and antenna are well observed with fine markings on the wings. Well done and best regards.
Jusni

Now this is an amazing shot, Bro!
THe details are sharp and the frame and POV perfectly chosen!
Bravo!
Goldy

Bonsoir Bayram
Un très beau papillon sur l'ILEX, les 'Satyrium' sont de petits papillons magnifiques.
Merci pour cette prise de vue
Laurent

Merhaba bayram
great dedication to our friend Umar
very beautiful hot of this rae butterfly, good composition with nice pose and wonderful focus of his big eyes, superb colors too
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Merhaba Hocam,
Çok güzel bir kare, paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılar, Naşit

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