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Cypriot Painted Lady


Cypriot Painted Lady
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 712 W: 3 N: 2261] (8054)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-26
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Arthropods from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-03 1:24
Viewed: 338
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vanessa (=Cynthia) cardui (Painted Lady) [in Turk. Diken Kelebeği]

A large butterfly with a wingspan of 50-65 mm. The upperside ground colour is orange-brown with black markings. The forewing apex is black with white marks. On the hindwing there are several series of black marks parallel with the outer margin. The underside ground colour is light brown. The greater part of the forewing from the base to the apex is rose-orange with black marks. There are also white apical marks and a white submarginal line. On the hindwing, there is a characteristic pattern of various shades of brown and yellow and a series of four ocelli, with multi-coloured circular rings in the postdiscal area. The female is similar to the male.

This species has a very wide range. It flies throughout the world except South America. It is a migratory species, known for moving in colossal numbers. In Cyprus, it is on the wing throughout the year in successive, overlapping broods. There are many recorded host-plants from various families. In Cyprus, it has been observed as ovipositing on Echinops spinosissimus, Onopordum cyprium, and Ptilostestemon chamaepeuce of the Compositae family and Lavatera cretica of the Malvaceae family. The larvae live singly in a protective "tent", which they make by joining host-plant leaves together with a silken net. During the winter months, in lowland areas, pupae and large numbers of larvae, at all stages of development, are very common, especially on Lavatera cretica (Small Tree Mallow), a very common weed in cultivated areas and gardens all over Cyprus.

A common butterfly found throughout Cyprus and it was recorded in every type of habitat. As a result of its migratory behaviour it appears suddenly, as vast numbers pass northwards through the island. One such migration, in March 2001, was estimated to number many millions of butterflies. This was followed by another wave in May of the same year which succeeded in arousing the interest of the mass media.

References:

1. Makris, C. (2003). Butterflies of Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. 329 pp.
2. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
3. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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TFL! Have a nice weekend
Cheers,

Bayram

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a large butterfly, Bayram? i think the one i found on new year morning at 1.05 am is very large.. too bad i don't know the name it have broken wing.. i will post next time.. i never saw one as big as that..

back to your shot beautiful shot again.. lovely colours.. this type like to perched on the ground.. tfs..

have a wonderful weekend to you too..

regards, terry

Günaydın Bayram Hoca,
Göz alıcı bir kompozisyon ve renklerle 2009 a başlangıç yapmışsın. Çok teşekkürler bu güzellik için...
Selahattin E

Hello Bayram,

The sunshine looks very intense so you have done well with this shot, since the butterfly out of the shadow!
The focus is sharp and shows the details of the butterfly and the surrounding earth, very well.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

hello Bayram
what a butterfly, so big and her shadow?
fine colours
nice catch on the ground
fine work

regards
Manuj Mehta

Bom dia Bayram!

Excelent light! Loved it. Your photo is so clear, the details are great. Great job
Congratulations.

best regards

Marco

Hello Bayram,

Beautiful and clear photograph!
Excellent and natural colors.
Congratulations and TFS.
Sergio

Ciao Bayram, fantastic buterfly with splendid colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Bayram,
A beautiful capture of this Painted Lady.
Nice details with excellent composition and a very good informative note. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Best regards Siegfried

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2722 W: 405 N: 2975] (32729)
  • [2009-01-03 4:44]

Merhaba Bayram bey...
Bu kelebeklerdeki mucize desenlere bakıpta Tefekküre dalmamak ne mümkün...Harika desenler ve gölgenin güzel durumu...tebrikler...selamlar

Merhaba Bayram hoca,
Kuvvetli ışık altın canlı renkleri ile
muhteşem bir macro çekim. Detaylar ve netlik
mükemmel. Eline sağlık. Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Merhaba Bayram Bey

güzel bir makro çalışma
Netlik iyi olmuş
Selamlar

Faruk

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2016 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2009-01-03 10:40]
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hi Bayram

This one looks big!

Lovely catch of butterfly with full spread wings. I wonder whose shadow is that on the ground?

tfs, bill

Hello Bau=yram.
Beautiful butterfly, but your pov could have been better.
Regards, jan

Merhaba Bayram - you were lucky to capture it with wide open wings - like it was taking a sunbath ;-)
Wonderful shot again, insects are always perfect to shoot - and there's always a thrill if they will stay when you come closer and closer - so thank you very much and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Merhaba Bayram Hocam,
Son derece estetik bir kelebek makrosu.Renkler, ışık ve detaylar süper.Eline sağlık,
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Great use of evening light. Fun to see the long shadows.
Cheers
David

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 150 W: 0 N: 7] (44)
  • [2009-01-04 8:07]

Marhaba hocam. uzun süredir TL e girmiosum kareler baya birikmiş. Işık yönü kelebeği devasa göstermiş. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Bayram Bey,bu karenizi nasıl görmemişim :(
Nefis bir çekim daha,detaylar ve netlik harika.Kelebeğin kadraja yerleşimi harika,ışık tabbi ki yine harika,ellerinize sağlık,selamlar:)

Tekrar merhaba dostum benim;)
bu güzelliği nasıl görmedim demiyeceğim çünkü iki gündür uğrayamadım TL e,
seni ihmal ettiğimi düşünme sakın;)
bayıldım bu diken kelebeğine ben,
ellerine sağlık ve gören gözlerine sağlık,
Taner

Merhaba Bayram Hocam
Muhteşem bir kelebek
Kanatlarındaki desenler ve renkler olağanüstü
İyi çalışmalar
Burak

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 124 N: 1437] (20268)
  • [2009-01-05 13:48]

Merhaba Bayram bey,
diagonal konumda nefis bir pozlama olmuş.Nazlı diken kelebeğinin renklerine bayıldım.Ellerinize sağlık.Necla.

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2640 W: 1 N: 1262] (15439)
  • [2009-01-16 0:17]

Hello friend,
beautiful butterfly.
excellent colors and focus ...
warm lighting.
saludos Bay.

Hi Bayram,

This is just stunning, Amazing details of the lady in full spreading wings on the ground. The diagonal image is so beautiful.

Best regards,
Jusni

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-01-25 18:32]

Hi Bayram,
another prtetty lady caught by you.
Lovely and well painted in your fine shot.
Beautifully composed.

Regards,
Foozi

Hi Barea Bayram again,

If someone looks at Your gallery without reading Your intro, (s)he may think You're an insectologist, not a herpetologist, because You have so many insect photos in Your gallery. :) Don't take me wrong, it isn't a mistake, most of all if they're on such high quality as this one. Great playing with lights and shadows, nice diagonal compo, OK sharpness. Reminding me to my (currently) last TN-upload, only the butterfly and pebbles. But this is, by my opinion, good this way, I like minimalistic compos very much.

Tfs this beautiful shot, best wishes, László

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