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Small Tortoiseshell


Small Tortoiseshell
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 0 N: 1528] (6377)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-09
Categories: Nature
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P150
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-10 2:45
Viewed: 152
Points: 32
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Information on "Small Tortoiseshell" from Free Web Dictionary, WiKiPedia:


General information:

The Small Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis urticae) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe. There are a few records from New York City which, however, are believed to have arrived human-assisted.

This is a species often found in gardens. The caterpillars feed on nettles, as do those of several Nymphalidae butterflies.

The adult is striking, with its dark body and red and yellow wings, which have a row of blue dots around the rear edge. However, the underwings are dull, which helps to conceal stationary or hibernating individuals. When threatened, resting individuals rapidly open their wings, presenting the dramatic display of colors. This can frighten away young or inexperienced birds (Stevens 2005).

The butterfly is abundant in most areas of the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, its availability often varies yearly. Its commonness may often depend on the status of the common wasp in that particular season, as the wasp is known to feed on the Tortoiseshell's pupae.

The Corsican Small Tortoiseshell Nymphalis (urticae) ichnusa looks very similar; whether it is a subspecies or a distinct species is yet to be determined.

Reference(s):

Stevens, Martin (2005): The role of eyespots as anti-predator mechanisms, principally demonstrated in the Lepidoptera. Biol. Rev. 80(4): 573–588. doi:10.1017/S1464793105006810.
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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1479 W: 23 N: 0] (11750)
  • [2009-08-10 2:59]

Hi Paras...
Beautiful macro with nice scene...
Beautiful colors, composition...
Regards...
Andro

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4242 W: 414 N: 6712] (42283)
  • [2009-08-10 3:07]

Guten Tag Paras

Wonderful warm vs cold colour contrasts between the orange butterfly & blue flowers, with good dof & sharpness. Tfs!

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 878 W: 64 N: 1973] (13588)
  • [2009-08-10 3:31]

Hi Paras,
Another beatutiful capture. Colors and details are wonderful. Nicely composed with fine details. TFS Julie

Hi Paras,
Wauw, I love the bright colours!
And the compsition too!

Regards,
Annelies

Hello, Paras -
What makes this one stand out to me is the landscape format featuring the brightly colored flowers in a horizontal formation across the frame; they lead the eye straight to the amazing butterfly, which itself is shown with incredible sharpness. I'm not sure how you manage to get such a fantastic variety of great butterfly macros - this one is exceptional.

hi paras
great shot,beautiful colours and detail on the butterfly,contrasts well with the lilac colour flower,this is one of the few butterflies visit my garden.
regards
jimmy

Hello Paras,

I see the Tortoiseshell likes your buddleia as much as the Painted Ladies!
Another excellent shot showing sharp focus on the butterfly, to capture the patterns and colours clearly.
A fine dof makes the focal image stand out well.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Paras

Beautiful macro with nice colors and detail.
Very sharp and well lighting.
Regards

Faruk

Salut Paras.
Merci du passage sur mon image ce qui m’a fait découvrir cette belle galerie aux multiples papillons.
Bravo pour cette splendide présentation.
Bonne journée.
Urs

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1290 W: 0 N: 2550] (20637)
  • [2009-08-10 7:05]

Hello,

le béleu et le rouge se contraste à merveille, superbe macor de ce papillon posé sur cette belle fleur, le ailses toutes ouvertes, fantastique macro.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Paras,
Superb capture, great macro, natural and lovely colors!
Congratulation!
Horia

Hello Paras,
Wonderful composition, color harmony and clarity. Thanks for informative notes
TFS
Selahattin E

hey Paras
lovely capture my friend
very nice and vivid colors and great details
regards
T

Hi Paras,
Awesome shot! The colours and composition here are very effective. Excellent clarity and DOF also, the overhead POV was a good idea. They always fly away when I get close, so I appreciate the skill in taking shots like these. Well done.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1024 W: 81 N: 66] (12348)
  • [2009-08-10 17:39]

dear Paras,
beautiful color contrast and combination of vivid orange and tender violet, it is impressive.
and brown frame of the wings and green back make nice feeling of space in it.
delicate blue spots on the wings are characteristics.
thank you for your excellent shot of the Nymphalis urticae,
Akihisa

Beautiful image of this butterfly Paras.
Fine focus,colors, lighting, POV, DOF, and BG are super.
Best regards Siegfried

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