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Callophrys rubi, male on Cistus libanotis L.

comments (8)

Annette Flottwell

Lion

These beauties were quite rare in France, I love the colour combination in your shot!
Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I've found this page with a lot of great records from France: http://www.fleetingwonders.com/callophrys-rubi.php Hope it would help. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Nice collection showing all the stages. Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. RMFelix
      
      Lion
      
      Yep! Indeed Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Lovely shot, I love how the front legs are posing like a proud horse. And their wing pattern is so special, it's hard to define or grasp. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  I agree* The butterfly posture is quite unique, and i didn't noticed in the moment, only when arriving home ;) Thank you so much! Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Fabulous colours in this picture. And nicely matched to the specimen. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much, cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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The Green Hairstreak

The Green Hairstreak, "Callophrys rubi", is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by RMFelix

By RMFelix

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2016. Captured Feb 20, 2016 11:16.

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NIKON D7100
f/4.5
1/400s
ISO200
80mm