Heath Fritillary * for danob by GiMi53
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Description
Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia or Melitaea athalia)
in Dutch : Bosparelmoervlinder
in French : Damier athalie-Mélitée du Mélampyre
Heath Fritillary is not listed on the IUCN Red List (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, 2006), suggesting that globally it is not considered threatened...
In the UK, however, the species was "considered to be the most endangered British butterfly" after a nationwide survey in 1980 found only 31 surviving colonies. Consequently, it was given protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Despite subsequent widespread efforts to conserve and manage the species' habitats, it has continued to decline...
Therefore I'd like to dedicate my macro to our dear Forum Moderator, Danny (danob), a great photographer and defender of wildlife (see "Saving Planet Earth" ), especially butterflies (see "Extinct?" ) !
This picture was taken on June 7th, along the "sentier botanique" of the Chartreuse de Valbonne (France - Gard)
Thank you Danny for helping me with the name of the green fly uploaded yesterday :
"Greenbottle fly Lucilia Caesar"
Happy National Day for my French friends 
And you all, enjoy the sunny week-end ! :~)
"Greenbottle fly Lucilia Caesar"
Happy National Day for my French friends
And you all, enjoy the sunny week-end ! :~)
Comments (28)
on en apprend des choses ici :))) superbe macro !!!!
well done!!! a great shot!
It is good,I like it erland
A wonderful capture of this beautiful butterfly, dear Michel. Splendid detail and I love the dreamy background. Lovely dedication to Danny! Have a great National Day, my nextdoor neighbour is French :-) She is having a big party tonight, we are invited!! Hugs, kisses. Bisous. DiDi.
Ah, merci pour les informations sur ce si beau Papillon et excellentes couleurs et focus ! Bonne journée :)
Simplistic loveliness.
Very beautiful:)
Beautiful capture. Aloha
Why thankyou and I am honoured to have this Dedication my friend very special on many counts not least this wonderful endangered species.. Many such butterflies are endangered through the change of farming practices..
Wonderful capture, Michael!
Beautiful! Happy French National Day to you! :)
Such a very pretty shot.
Such a pretty shot .. :)
Nicely captured.
What a wonderful shot of this beautiful butterfly and a great dedication to a brilliant photographer. Bravo Michel!
A stellar shot! What marvelous detail and devine focus.
What a beautiful shot dear Michel. This is simply outstanding. Gorgeous.
beautiful and i love the natural background
Beautiful butterfly, wonderfully captured!
FANTÁSTICA FOTO.++++++++++5
{@}>---Salut! mon ami aimé, Cela est magnifique! une photographie Fantastique!!!! Une fête nationale Heureuse pour Vous mon ami!! Un million d'étoiles de moi ******************************************************* (Merci beaucoup pour des commentaires) un jour Heureux. Une embrassade et un baiser dans Votre coeur blesing Lumineux Ludy<---<---@
Such a dainty little species. Very nice composition and sentiments. Thanks for sharing. Lee
Beautiful shot..... Exquisite!! Roby ;O)
Et bien, quelle histoire pour cette magnifique bestiole. Très belle "prise"!
lovely shot...
realy beautifull, excellnet shot! lg. lordlotte
Very well done!
well done!