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Cycnus phaleros??


Cycnus phaleros??
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Copyright: Enio Branco (Brutamonte) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 54] (723)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony T200
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-01 9:49
Viewed: 470
Points: 8
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Lycaenidae
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Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
(unranked) Rhopalocera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Lycaenidae

The Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies. They constitute about 40% of the known butterfly species.
The family is traditionally divided into the subfamilies of the blues (Polyommatinae), the coppers (Lycaeninae), the hairstreaks (Theclinae) and the harvesters (Miletinae); others include also the Lipteninae, Liphyrinae and Poritiinae. A few authorities still include the family Riodinidae within the Lycaenidae. The sole member of the subfamily Styginae is represented by Styx infernalis from the Peruvian Andes. Recent molecular evidence places Styginae within the family Riodinidae.
Adults are small, under 5 cm usually, and brightly coloured, sometimes with a metallic gloss. The male's forelegs are reduced in size and lack claws.
Larvae are often flattened rather than cylindrical, with glands that may produce secretions that attract and subdue ants. Their cuticles tend to be thickened. Some larva are capable of producing vibrations and low sounds that are transmitted through the plants. They use these sounds to communicate with ants.
Adult individuals often have hairy antenna-like tails complete with black and white annulated appearance. Many species also have a spot at the base of the tail and some turn around upon landing to confuse potential predators from recognizing the true head orientation. This causes predators to approach from the true head end resulting in early visual detection.
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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 737] (3452)
  • [2008-06-01 10:04]

hi enio,
lovely picture with excellent composition.nice pov too.
I feel sharpness is a bit soft
TFS

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 463 W: 126 N: 269] (1514)
  • [2008-06-01 16:34]

Oi Enio

que bonita bosboleta..
o que estou gostando de ver em suas fotos é a preocupação com os contrastes utilizando-os a seu favor e muito bem!
ótimas cores, e detalhes, e como sempre preciosas notas..

abraços

Taba

merhaba Enio,
Çok güzel bir fotoğraf.

Hi Enio:

Nice shot of this butterfly..I think is Arawacus aetolus. tfs

Carlos

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