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Dusky Meadow Brown


Dusky Meadow Brown
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 3 N: 2252] (8028)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-29
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 400, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Arthropods from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-03 23:13
Viewed: 125
Points: 34
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Hyponephele lycaon (Dusky Meadow Brown) [in Turk. Küçük Esmer Peri]

Today another new butterfly which I observed firstly around the Van Gölü (Adilcevaz, Bitlis province) during my last trip.

TFL and Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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Dusky Meadow Brown (DMB) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 40-48 mm.

This is one of the three widespread Meadow Browns in Europe and also Turkey. The Meadow Brown (MB), Maniola jurtina, is particularly common throughout most of Europe which may well mask the true distribution of this species. The Oriental Meadow Brown (OMB), Hyponephele lupina, and the DMB are actually rather dull yellow, grey and dark brown butterflies. By contrast, MB has bright orange markings and warm brown coloration. The upperside markings of DMB and OMB are fairly constant. The undersides of these two species are finely mottled grey and fairly uniform in colour density. Again MB differs by being very variable in all aspects and the underside has a distinct pale post discal band often with orange towards the east. This species and OMB differ from one another in size and it is smaller. The upperside markings are also indistinct and the male forewing upperside sex-brand is narrow, disrupted by two veins (#2 & #3). Comparing the sexeslycaon (DMB) is always much brighter and with extensive (although not always bright) yellowy orange markings. The much darker, grey brown of lupina (OMB) is quite distinct. The OMB also has more heavily scalloped hindwings compared to DMB and MB. In DMB the underside of the hindwing ground colour variable; generally greyish or greyish-brown, often whitish in limestone habitats.

DMB is found in Europe, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon to C Asia (Yenisey Valley) and Kyrgyzstan. The flight-period of the adult butterflies includes one generation (i.e. univoltine) and they are seen between the early of June and the late August.

The larval host-plants are some perennial tufted grasses, such as Festuca, Bromus ans Stipa species (families Poaceae and Graminaceae). Two or more species may be used in a given habitat. In hot conditions, adults often seek shade of bushes, overhanging rocks or tree roots on earthen banks. Hibernates (i.e. overwinters) as larvae. DMB observed in grassy or bushy places, usually amongst rocks from the sea level to 2100 m. In Turkey, It prefer relatively high elavations.

References:
1. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
2. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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Ciao Bayram, wonderful butterfly on a beautiful flower, splendid light and great colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday my friend, ciao Silvio

Hello MF Bayram.
A very fine macro shot. Excellent detail and good tones of colour. A great capture,very well done, Best regards Siegfried

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  • fransx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 56 N: 927] (7910)
  • [2009-10-03 23:42]

Hi Bayram,
A very sharp macro shot with subtle lighting and an adequate POV!
Nice positioning of the butterfly on the flower, so one can admire all the wonderful details!
Great macro work, neatly presented and enclosed in this neat margin.
Well done.

Francis Xavier

Selam Bayram Hocam,
İnanılmaz güzellik. Özellikle ışığın kullanılışı insanın içini sevinçle dolduruyor
Selahattin E

Merhaba üstadım,
Her kelebek gördüğümde ve çekmeye kalkıştığımda siz geliyorsunuz aklıma..Nasılsa en güzeli sizde vardır diye.Birde şimdilerde Bayram Hocamda olmayan veya bilinmeyen bir türe rastlasam diye dua ediyorum:)Yine harikasınız.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 0 N: 920] (4643)
  • [2009-10-04 0:33]

Merhaba Bayram,

A new masterpiece signed Bayram. Splendid macro.
Have a pleasant Sunday,
Adrian

Very nice photo . Great colors and composition.
Regards Zoran

Hello Bayram! Excellent take, amazing light and colours, fantastic sharpness, good exposure. Original effect. Good luck!

Superb macro capture, Bayram bhaijaan!

Wonderful clarity, great harmony of colors and an excellent POV, make this a one of the eye-catching shots of the day. The flower adds great beauty to the capture, however, the butterfly compliments the beauty with its charming and lovely body.
Great work, my friend!

best,
Paras

Otro excelente macro que muestra con todo detalle esta mariposa ,la cual parece que va a volor en cualquier momento
Buen trabajo
un saludo

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2720 W: 405 N: 2973] (32719)
  • [2009-10-04 11:40]

merhaba hocam...
gerçek bir perikızı, ne güzel bir şey bu böyle
harika paylaşım ve notunuzla güzel bir çalışma olmuş...elinize sağlık..selam ve saygılar...

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 0 N: 1514] (8905)
  • [2009-10-04 14:27]

Merhaba Bayram!

Beautiful flower and beautiful butterfly.
Splendid realization, it pleases me very.

I congratulate and I greet warmly.
Barbara

Beautiful work Bayram! Inspiring capture, the details and focus look incredible. Words cannot describe this shot, it is simply perfect.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 124 N: 1437] (20268)
  • [2009-10-04 21:47]

Günaydın Bayram bey,
küçük esmer peri konacağı çiçeği iyi biliyor.Poz verecek iyifotoğrafçıyı da..Her zamanki gibi dör dörtlük bir çalışma.Tebrikler.Necla.

Hello Bayram!
Super focus, great colours and ligth, perfect detail on the butterfly!
Lovely blurred background!
Best regards!
Lili

Çok çok güzel.Emeğine sağlık.

Wonderful colors, excellent BG, great work my dear friend!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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