Argus Workshop Photos Given

What's in a Name? (60) *
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-06-13 00:35:28]

The cresent-shaped markings along the borders of the wings gave rise to the species name 'selene'.

Eyed Hawk-moth (72) *
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-06-11 08:47:39]

Almost full-grown caterpillar of the Eyed Hawk-moth. They tend to rest under leaves to escape detection.

Switzerland

Title: Splendid OlethreutesKonika Minolta Dynax 7D

Splendid Olethreutes (26)
meyerd

(3825)

Photoshop 4

(24699) [2008-06-08 05:57:29] [5]

I thought a closer crop might be suitable here.

Ivan

The Beauty of Youth (36)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-06-07 22:11:00]

The male looks like I. elegans but the body is slightly wider and the makings at the blue 'tail' different.

Title: Rarity in the Swedish DroughtCanon 400D

Rarity in the Swedish Drought (58)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-06-06 08:46:54]

Another view of this rare butterfly

Title: Small Elephant Hawk-mothCanon 400D

Small Elephant Hawk-moth (74)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-06-03 10:35:47]

Dorsal view of the Small Elephant Hawk-moth

Portugal

Sardinian Warbler (20)
jconceicao

(762)

Photoshop 4

(24699) [2008-05-29 21:34:34] [2]

I have reduced the shade by 25%
I hope you like it!
Ivan

Title: Brown Argus on Spring RagwortCanon 400D

Brown Argus on Spring Ragwort (76)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-05-26 23:24:51]

A slightly OOF image to show the orange-red spots on the underside of the wings

Beautiful Eyebrows (62)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-05-24 02:33:24]

In this individual the row of dots that make up the 'hairstreak' is more obvious.

Mother Shipton (70)
Argus

(24699)

(24699) [2008-05-20 05:00:09]

A detail showing what might be interpreted as Mother Shipton's face!