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Dusky Meadow Browns in-love:)


Dusky Meadow Browns in-love:)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 712 W: 3 N: 2266] (8078)
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, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Arthropods from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-04 21:44
Viewed: 115
Points: 30
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Hyponephele lycaon (Dusky Meadow Brown) [in Turk. Küçük Esmer Peri]

Today, a pair of Dusky Meadow Brown in-love which I observed around the Van Lake (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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Hi Bayram,
Excellent macro picture nicely composed and presented with great colors and sharpness,
Excellent POV. and details,
Picture of this lovely butterfly are great ..
Nicely done..
Michel

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 124 N: 1437] (20310)
  • [2009-10-04 22:10]
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Merhaba Bayram bey,
bu aralar paparazzi gibi çalışıyorsunuz.:))Bu anı yakalamak çok sabır ister herhalde..
Çok güzel bir çekim.Ellerinize sağlık.

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2009-10-04 22:41]
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first time seen a pair of butterfly in love. nice pov and sharpness on the front portion. good catch, Bayram

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2722 W: 412 N: 2979] (32759)
  • [2009-10-05 0:08]

Merhaba bayram bey...
esmer perilerin en mutlu günleri olmalı,
harika bir çekim ve paylaşım..
soldakinin erkek olduğunu sanıyorum, bu güzelliği bizlerle paylaştığın için teşekkürler...selam ve saygılar...

Salam Bayram

Beautiful center composition with great focus and nice DOF
The details are well captured among with natural colors
I have such a making love shot! in my gallery

Best wishes, Alireza

Ciao amico Bayram, how many maiting butterflies from you, this macro too is fantastic, great natural colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, wonderful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1470 W: 23 N: 0] (11726)
  • [2009-10-05 1:24]

Merhaba my friend..
Again beautiful shot with butterfly...
Nice moment...
Regards...
Andro

Hello Bayram,

Viewed from above, these butterflies would have been difficult to spot!
You have done well to keep both butterflies in such sharp focus. Lovely details of textures and colours.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Beautiful Micro lovely composed presentation and nice DOF well done
Hazara

Bonjour Bayram,
Elegante macro, vos papillons ont revêtus les couleurs de l'automne c'est très joli.
Bonne semaine
Yolande

Merhaba Bayram MF :)

Another beautiful macro of adorable butterflies (during copulation) with superb details! The sharpness and POV are perfect. The colors are perfect and completely natural.
Great work, my friend.

best regards,
Paras

Merhaba Hocam,
Geçenlerde İspir'in köylerinde baraj alanı incelemesi yaparken birkaç tür kelebek görüntüledim.Havaların soğuduğu, sıcaklık farkının 20-25 dereceyi bulduğu bu günlerde hayatta kalmaları çok ilginç.Çünkü bazı geceler sıcaklık eksili değerlere iniyor.Fotoğrafınıza gelince yine kusursuz ve etkileyici.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Selam Bayram Hocam,
Güzel bir sseri bence 10 tam puanlık bir çalışma. Detaylar, ışık mükemmel
Selahattin E

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4229 W: 414 N: 6657] (42097)
  • [2009-10-05 10:53]

Hi Bayram

How romantic! Good use of differential or selective focus in this superb macro, to isolate & emphasise fg detail of the 2 butterflies. Excellent colour & symmetry. Tfs!

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  • solrac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 24] (1997)
  • [2009-10-05 13:54]

Otro sensacional macro doble ,con increible realismo y texturas excelentes
Buen trabajo
un saludo

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