Apatua iris (male specimen)

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Apatua iris (male specimen) sent on February 21, 2023 (9:09) by Lucchin Fabrizio. 14 comments, 277 views.

con Sigma 1.4x TC-1401, 1/320 f/8.0, ISO 1600, hand held. Specie: Apatura iris

Apatura iris (Linné, 1758) - Famiglia Nymphalidae - Sottofamiglia Apaturinae - Apertura alare: Da 6,2 a 7,8 cm. - Distribuzione in Italia: Localizzata, ma presente in tutto l'arco alpino. - Habitat: Boschi e foreste di latifoglie, da 100 a 1400 m. - Periodo di volo: Univoltina da fine giugno ai primi di agosto. - Pianta alimentare dei bruchi: Salix caprea, Salix aurita e Salix cinerea. - Dimorfismo sessuale: Femmina di dimensioni maggiori, leggermente più chiara, non cangiante e con bande bianche più larghe. - Specie simili: Apatura ilia da cui si distingue facilmente negli esemplari fulvi di questa, ma si può confondere con quelli scuri. In questi casi A. ilia presenta l'ocello sul diritto dell'ala anteriore che, anche se più piccolo, è ben visibile in quanto contornato di fulvo e la banda bianca delle ali posteriori con contorni meno netti e senza la punta bianca verso l'esterno davanti alla terza nervatura mediana.

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24 persons like it: Alegiane78, Alessandro Cale', Andnol, Claudio Cortesi, Daniele Origgi, Davcam, Gabriele Bartozzi, Gios, Giovanni Rabolini, Ilario Frassinelli, Jeant, Lamahd, Luigi Torino, MarcoCoppola, NadiaB, Paogar, Pigi47, Renavett, Roberto1977, RobertoTR, Stefania Saffioti, Stefano Chesini, TheBlackbird, Werner

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Werner

sent on February 21, 2023 (10:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Pigi47

sent on February 21, 2023 (11:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

These masterpieces of nature all come from your area.
When the light falls in a certain way on the wing this highlights its beautiful colors, good for having caught the moment of this uncommon subject.

Gandy

sent on February 21, 2023 (18:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

You always gladly admire your images,
including this,
congratulations!

Daniele Origgi

sent on February 21, 2023 (22:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful.
Hello

Gios	sent on February 22, 2023 (0:42) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Strabella, is enjoying the warmth of the stone perch duo. Compelling description. As always shots of excellent quality Fabrizio. bye gios ;-)

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on February 23, 2023 (9:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A sincere thank you to everyone for the comments you have left for this butterfly that for years I hoped to be able to photograph. Good day, hello Fabrizio.

Alessandro Cale'

sent on February 24, 2023 (5:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image, subject and capture!
In the left wing you can also see the beautiful blue iridescences of this butterfly.
Congratulations, hello, Alessandro

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on February 24, 2023 (8:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot.
Greetings John

Paogar

sent on February 26, 2023 (10:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent image also this.
Congratulations and greetings,
Paul

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on February 27, 2023 (10:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Alessandro
Giovanni
Paolo
I'm glad you liked it, thank you and have a good day, Fabrizio.

Claudio Cortesi

sent on February 27, 2023 (14:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I've never seen this. :-)

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on February 27, 2023 (17:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Claudio, finally last year I managed to photograph it, good evening, hello Fabrizio.

Jeant

sent on February 27, 2023 (18:03)

Fantastic shot and very beautiful picture ''details + butterfly'' my friend...congrats at you...bye Jean..

;-)

MarcoCoppola

sent on February 27, 2023 (22:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful butterfly!
Many compliments Fabrizio.
Hello

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