Thecla betulae

Thecla betulae. Most difficult to spot because it makes tree topping, this Lycaenidae butterfly is one of the most beautiful and desired butterfly to capture in photo. The best photo that I have is this one. It presents some wing defects and some signs of age. The best chance to capture it is when in oviposition, on when male are in patrol near Prunus spinosa plant... Probably next year I will have a better chance to capture it properly in photo.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

What makes it so desirable? Its beauty or rarity? Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  In our territory is a species quite located, with a few known populations, difficult to spot, and the recent records with good quality date only from last year... The best chance to capture it, like this one, after one day's work, is to spot it on the top of a tree (such as this one). In close range is very difficult, adding to this, this is a Lycaenidae butterfly, quite restless like the others. In terms of its beauty this photo it is not a good example for that, and I hope next year to get it a little better Check this one, a great capture, and a beautiful photo too... http://www.johannesklapwijk.com/img/photo/sleedoornpage-thecla-betulae-1.jpg Cheers* Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago