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Egg Fly ?


Egg Fly ?
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Copyright: pankaj bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 15 N: 98] (797)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Finepix S7000
Exposure: f/4, 1/140 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-09 7:00
Viewed: 586
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hypolimnas is a genus of tropical brush-footed butterflies commonly known as eggflies or diadems. The genus contains approximately 23 species, most of which are found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. One species, the Danaid Eggfly (H. misippus), is noted for its exceptionally wide distribution across five continents; it is the only Hypolimnas species found in the Americas.

Eggflies are known for their marked sexual dimorphism and Batesian mimicry of poisonous milkweed butterflies (Danainae). For example, the Danaid Eggfly mimics Danaus chrysippus while the Great Eggfly (H. bolina) mimics the Australian Crow (Euploea core). In each case, the eggfly mimics the danainid's markings, thus adopting the latter's distasteful reputation to predators without being poisonous itself.

It is an inhabitant of open country with moderate rainfall. It is a strong and fast flier. The Male is more common than The Female. The Male is highly territorial and often found basking in the sun by resting on bushes or ground with continuous slow movement of wings to the sides. It visits flowers of Lantana, Common Zinnia, Ceylon Carissa, Sunflower, Aztec Marigold, Bachelor's Button, Golden Groundsel, Vipersbugloss, etc. It is also known as the Common Eggfly and the Diadem.
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Hello pankaj
I know that to take photo of a butterfly it's too difficult and I believe you did the best ! I read your note and I found it perfect .
Have a good time
Saman

Jolie capture de papillon, beaux détails, belles couleurs. Bon travail

jojo

Hi Pankaj,
You seem to be chasing butterflies while I was wondering where have you been.
This one again is a great shot...which is now expected of you!
TFS
regards
Aadil

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-18 8:07]

Hello Pankaj,
what a beautiful closeup, the POV and background are very nice. Sharpness and colors are great. A very nice composition.
TFS..Sky

Crisp, clean picture, very nice!

Hi Pankaj - A good composition with lovely natural colours. I like your placing the butterfly off-center. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Cordelia :)

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