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garden delight
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Copyright: Sue Rickhuss (snaphappy)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 21 N: 233]](//i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (1948) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-09-20 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Olympus SP570 UZ |
| Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-09-21 12:19 |
| Viewed: 3165 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The Comma is a fascinating butterfly. The scalloped edges and cryptic colouring of the wings conceal hibernating adults amongst dead leaves, while the larvae, flecked with brown and white markings, bear close resemblance to bird droppings.this one was feasting on all these aster flowers in a garden. Open woodland and wood edges are the main habitats for both breeding and hibernation, but Pre-hibernation individuals range more widely in search of nectar and rotting fruit, and are seen regularly in gardens and many other habitats.
The species has a flexible life cycle, which allows it to capitalize on favourable weather conditions. However, the most remarkable feature of the Comma has been its severe decline in the twentieth century and subsequent comeback. It is now widespread in southern Britain and its range is expanding northwards. |
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Beautifull capture, very sharp, nice colors and light, excellent BG,
TFS, regards,
Nikos.
Un conjunto de gran belleza Sue. Impresionan los bellos contrastes y la efectividad de esa suave luz.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.
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