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Ecco una delle prime farfalle che appare a primavera in Finlandia e apre la stagione. In finnico l’hanno chiamata Koivutyttö, cioe: “la ragazza della betulla”, perche’ il suo bruco mangia le foglie di questa pianta; il nome scientifico e’: Archiearis parthenias e per essere precisi e’ una falena.
Non e’ appariscente, ma le ali inferiori sono di un bel colore arancione ed e’ una vera temeraria, perche’ sfarfalla ad appena 8 gradi C di temperatura! Solitamente sfarfalla entro il mese di Aprile. Le foto sono di inizio Aprile 2016, quando la primavera e’ arrivata un po’ prima rispetto a quest’anno.
Daughter of the Birch.
I will share with you today images of one of the first butterflies that appears in spring in Finland, opening the butterfly season. It is usually on the wing in April, when the outside temperature is just 8 degrees C: it is so brave!
Its name in Finnish is Koivutyttöperhonen, that is: “The girl of the birch”, because its caterpillars eat the leaves of these trees. Its scientific name is Archiearis parthenias and to be precise, it is a day-flying moth (Orange underwings). It may not look so beautiful, though its lower wings are nicely orange-coloured. I took these photos at the beginning of April 2016, when spring arrived earlier than this year!
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Linked to: MakroTex Challenge: April.
Linked to: WATW. Saturday’s Critters.
So pretty. I remember the early spring in 2016 – last night we got new snow. Surkuhupaista – absurd!
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In Somero it snowed too, last night…spring is coming on so slowly. Let’s hope in the next days. Thanks for visiting, Riitta!
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Wow, nice shots.
Have a nice week!
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Le ali sono bellissime, con nero e arancione, ma il resto non mi piace.
Non vorrei toccarla 😀 😎 🦋
I was too busy to participate this Tuesday, pero me encanta que tu comentaste en mi blog 💜
Me alegro que tu entiendes español ! Mi fa piacere che capisci lo spagnolo.
! Qué pases un buen día !
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Thank you for sharing the lovely photos of the butterfly!
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Thanks for your kind visit and comment!
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E’ meglio non toccare le farfalle, sono troppo delicate… Grazie Rita per la tua visita e buona settimana a te!
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Thank you very much, Maarit. A good day to you too!
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Wonderful close ups! I like the name Girl of the Birch.
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Thank you!
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Amazing shots.
So beautiful butterfly.
Greetings
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Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco
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Lovely ❤
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Thank you!
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Thank you, Maria. Have a good day!
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What a beautiful sign of spring in Finland!
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Yes, it is nice. Thanks for your visit!
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Hello, what a beautiful and colorful moth. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Thanks also for the comment. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
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Thank you, Eileen, for hosting. Happy Saturday!
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I don’t usually think of moths as beautiful, but this one is. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you very much, Betty. A great weekend to you too!
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