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Uploaded: 12/17/06 5:15 PM GMT
Comma
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For those not familiar with this butterfly it is the only UK species with such a ragged wing outline. Although the upper surfaces are brightly coloured, it's underwing is almost black [with just a small cream mark that looks just like the punctuation mark - hence it's name!] and looks just like a dead leaf. Just as well because it hibernates as an adult in trees all winter so needs to escape the attention of predators!

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.Blumie
12/17/06 6:13 PM GMT
This is a very good picture. I like this pretty butterfly and the story about the winter. Thanks a lot.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted Pallas Athene's View
::Dunstickin
12/17/06 6:35 PM GMT
Aahm gonna come down there to 'help' you out with these marvellous pictures your showing us!...shame to keep em all to yourself?.....
Superbly shot mate..astonishing detail and colour!.......
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*Please forgive me, for not replying to every one of your lovely images-Problems with my hands is making it difficult* Dunstickin's Gallery
::DigiCamMan
12/17/06 7:23 PM GMT
Another fine macro mate. Nicely done.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. Albert Camus ........ My Gallery
.Smeghead
12/18/06 8:43 AM GMT
Fantastic detail and clarity. Love the colours on that butterfly. well spoted and taken.
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