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Miss two-headed


Miss two-headed
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Copyright: Jesus Linares (jlinaresp) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 478 W: 17 N: 998] (3718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon SX 110 IS
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): South American Butterflies 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-06-13 15:38
Viewed: 364
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
Hello, friends from TN!

I rarely photographed butterflies, because these places tend to be fairly quick and reluctant to allow them a lot closer. Also, I do not have enough patience, much less the requisite speed!
But this time, I had to make an effort to capture the curious ability to drill, which has a small butterfly (less than an inch) I present today.
This insect has two fast elongated extensions at the rear of the wings, completely contradictory to the real head, simulating these antennas, including the drawing of the wing near both appendices also simulates an eye and part of the mouthparts. What impressed me the most is the ability of the butterfly to "move" false Appendices their dishes as if they were true, this magnificently complete illusion game, which I suppose is intended to divert attacks from predators. The idea is to place two photos, leaving the movement resulted from the antennas false.

Perhaps you already saw this kind of ability to mimic other butterflies. But for me it is new and surprising.

Hope you like, I am indebted to the ID, I hope to find soon.

Jesus
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  • Chiza Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 197] (964)
  • [2009-06-13 17:08]

Hola Jesús: Que capacidad de confundir a los enemigos, recuerdo haber tomado en el patio de mi casa una por el estilo, claro especie diferente; ya sabes que los insectos no son mi fuerte así que te quedo mal con el ID; pero lo que si te puedo decir es que son dos tomas maravillosas de una hermosa mariposa...y valla que cuesta foterlas...saludos.

Hi Jesus,
This is a pretty good set of images of this butterfly.
I think Ivan has posted this species before,or something similar,so he is almost certain to know the ID.
Cheers
Steve

Hi and Good Morning Jesus,
Wonderful shots of this beautifully coloured butterfly.
Nice POV/DOF and clear details as well as splendid compositions.
TFS and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,
Bayram

Ciao Jesus,
bellissimo ed interessante collage di questa farfalla dalle straordinarie strategie antipredatori, ben sottolineate dal titolo ironico, buona nitidezza e molto belli e naturali i colori.
Grazie e complimenmti.
Buona giornata
Maurizio

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2009-06-14 1:45]

hello Jesus,
A very interesting double-picture! I like the idea to look at the fine differences between both shots. It would be nice to know its ID. It must be from the Lycaenidae family. Two good pictures of a beautiful and fine butterfly.
Thanks and have a sunny Sunday
Anne

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-06-14 1:49]

Hi Jesus,this is a very interesting and beautiful work,you must show us butterflies!Becuse i like it!!Eehehehe....two pics really at the top of quality,no better point of view and impressives details and colors.My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Hola Jesús

Bueno realmente yo no he visto esta capacidad que tiene esta mariposa, si bien por documentales lo he visto en otros animales.

Es muy interesante, asi mientras te muerden el culo te escapas.
Buena imagen y buena explicación.

Un saludo Antonio

Ciao Jesus, beautiful doyble view of lovely little buterfly, good details and excellent sharpness, interesting macro, very well done, ciao Silvio

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