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Julia Butterfly


Julia Butterfly
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 8:55
Viewed: 658
Points: 30
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Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia
(male)

Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)

Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae)

Identification: Forewings elongate. Male bright orange above and below; upperside of hindwing with narrow black border on outer margin. Female duller orange, with more black markings above.

Life history: Males patrol all day for receptive females. Eggs are laid singly on new growth; caterpillars feed on leaves. Adults forage along a set route of nectar sources each day in a behavior known as "trap-lining".

Flight: Throughout the year in southern Florida and South Texas, strays to the north in summer.

Wing span: 3 1/4 - 3 5/8 inches (8.2 - 9.2 cm).

Caterpillar hosts: Passion-vines including Passiflora lutea in Texas.

Adult food: Nectar from flowers including lantana and shepherd's needle; probably others.

Habitat: Subtropical hammock openings and edges, and nearby fields.

Range: Resident in Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, West Indies, peninsular Florida, and South Texas. Strays north to eastern Nebraska.

This photo was taken at a butterfly exhibit.

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Hallo Manyee
That is a great macro, with clear and fine details of the butterfly's wing structure. Light is very well used emphasizing the nice and bright colour tones. Nice composition due to good position of the insect. This is a beauty not only for the colour but the shape and the wonderful markings along the edge of the wings. Very sharp image with lovely colours and fine focus. Very well framed and presented. Thanks for sharing, and have an enjoyable day.
Best regards
Anna

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  • drmw Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 80] (884)
  • [2008-04-12 10:17]

Hi Manyee

I recently returned from 10 days in Florida. I only saw this sps twice and on each occasion it flew before I could raise my camera so didnt get a photograph.

I was rather disappointed. I shall look at your fine photo instead.

Rgds Mike.

Hello

A very beautiful picture.
Nice diagonal composition and sharpness.
A great macro.
TFS
Akshay

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 724] (3398)
  • [2008-04-12 10:46]

ohh,
look at the wing span!,
beautiful picture
TFS

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-04-12 10:55]

Hello Manyee,
wonderful composition, love how the wings span diagonally across the canvas.
Gorgeous colors, and excellent detail.
TFS..Sky

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 645] (2863)
  • [2008-04-12 12:22]

Hola Manyee, muy bonita composición, nitida buen color y luz. Excelente macro. Un saludo

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 0 N: 293] (2220)
  • [2008-04-12 12:54]

Bela borboleta exelente qualidade cores forte e firmes parabéns.
Nilson

Hello Manyee truely awsome stunning shot good focus and well managed DOF for the light tfs rgds Necip

hello manyee,
this is so beautiful, i would love to shoot this butterfly, you have got best pov offering lovely view, the colors are well saturated and the details are fine, well composed shot,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hello manyee, What a interesting butterfly and wings open position. Excellent lighting and focus. Vignesh

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-04-13 6:58]

Hi Manyee,
Outstanding shot of this gorgeous Julia butterfly with such glorious colour and sharpness on its huge wings. I like the lush habitat and this open-winged pose. Excellent POV to portray it and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
  • [2008-04-13 8:34]

Manyee, Fantastic. Excellent frame. Superb picture and composition. TFS Ganesh smiley tmrw

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2008-04-14 7:14]

Hello Manyee , This one is a beautifull butterfly , fine sharpnes details compositie colours and nice bg , Greetings Teunie .

Another very fine Julia capture!

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 78 N: 869] (7848)
  • [2008-04-15 11:37]

hello Manyee
wonderful macro and beautiful butterfly congratulations
composition, POV, light, colours and details are great
TFS
regards
izler

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