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Madeira endemic


Madeira endemic
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1079 W: 293 N: 4497] (16383)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-07-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-06-03 0:35
Viewed: 3030
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The island of Madeira harbours only a few butterflies species, currently 16.
Among them is a species of the Sayrinae genus Hipparchia which is considered an endemic species of the small island:

- Hipparchia maderensis
- family: Nymphalidae
- subfamily: Satyrinae
Madeiran Grayling

Interestingly, the poor butterfly faunas of the Azores include even 3 Hipparchia endemics (H. azorina, H. occidentalis and H. miguelenesis) and the Canary Islands also one (H. wyssii) which, however, belongs to another subgenus in relation to the other above mentioned species.

Location
Madeira, close to the summit of Pico Ruivo at about 1800 m.

References
* Kudrna O. (1977) A Revision of the Genus Hipparchia Fabricius. – E.W. Classey Ltd., Faringdon, Oxon.
* Sziemer P. (2010) Madeira's Natural History in a Nutshell. - Francisco Ribeiro & Filhos, Funchal.
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2012-06-03 2:07]
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Hello Peter,
Interesting to see this species of Grayling endemic to Madeira! A fine sharp capture showing markings and colours very well. Looks like the hidden wing has been injured? Interesting note worth remembering too!
TFS and best regards, Ulla

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2012-06-03 3:06]

Hi Peter,a rare specie to see in this gallery,a beautiful pic whit the usual top sharpness and colors,you manage very well the light too.Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2012-06-03 8:12]

Hello Peter,
Excellent sharp detailed macro taken from a perfect POV. Beautiful colours and a nice composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Peter,
Spectacular composition with great focus and very good clarity. Wonderful contrast against the background. It is a interesting species of butterfly. I like the brilliant colors and light.
Thanks for sharing!
Marius.

Ciao Peter, great macro of fantastic butterfly, beautiful blurry BG, excellent sharpness, fine details, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

hallo Peter
super sharpness and great details
the colours and light are beautiful
thanks greeting lou

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 106 N: 3208] (15166)
  • [2012-06-04 6:34]

Hi,
Beautiful portrait of this species, I liked the color pattern which you captured well. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2012-06-06 4:50]

Lieber Peter,
Habe eine Vorliebe für Hipparchia-Schmetterlinge. Sie sind irgendwie so geheimnisvoll. Eine schöne Darstellung, klar und einfach. Hübsch das kleine Löwenzahnschirmchen vor dem Schmetterling. Interssanter Begleittext auch. Herzlichen Dank und liebe Grüsse
Anne

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