Flower With Wings
by Nava Thompson
Title
Flower With Wings
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a Swallowtail Butterfly in a garden of pink Zinnias. The photo was made in NW Arkansas..............................To defend against predators, swallowtail butterflies practice Batesian mimicry, a behavior in which the butterflies' appearance closely resemble that of distasteful species to ward off predators. Swallowtails differ from many animals that practice mimicry as certain species, such as the tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus), exhibit a female-limited polymorphism for Batesian mimicry and others, such as the Canadian tiger swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) do not display any form of mimicry...........................................Predators of the swallowtail butterfly include the Red-winged blackbird, Pennsylvania firefly, Five-lined skink, Green darner, Goldenrod spider, Chinese mantid, Fiery Searcher, and Striped Skunk.............................Biological Basis for Polymorphisms in Mimicry.........................in Papilio glaucus (Eastern Tiger swallowtail), Y-linkage determines whether the females are either wild-type (yellow and black) or melanic (dark melanin replaces the yellow background).[14] This genetic difference stems from the fact that melanism is controlled by a single gene, which controls the level of dopamine in the organism. During development, the enzyme BAS, which assists dopamine in producing the yellow pigmentation, normally found on the wings' background, is suppressed. Without the pigmentation, the butterfly appears mostly black (the melanic form) and is a Batesian mimic of Battus philenor, the Pipevine swallowtail. There are also Papilio glaucus that are not wholly black; several possess an intermediate "sooty" color and are sensitive to temperature....................
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January 15th, 2014
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Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This stunning image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art for Ever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2019 July: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Also feel free to post your feature on our group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296998814248643/ Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (July 22, 2019)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive discussion as well as any other discussion in which it would fit.
Anita Faye
Gorgeous swallowtail macro Nava! Featured on Groovy Butterflies Group! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
Doug Kreuger
Nava, For some reason this image has been on my mind the past couple days. It's a very colorful and memorable work of art! Already Fav'd and Liked took another Like
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---thank you very much for your kind encouragement and support--it is much appreciated. You are a great artist and special friend!
Richard Bryce and Family
This is so beautiful. Nava Jo! Congrats on the in house contest win! Hope you're feeling better. v
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Nava Jo, Congrats on your In-House Contest Winner for Wings ! Nice capture with lovely colors in this Image.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous capture, Nava!!! Congratulations on your WFS group contest win! L/F
Nava Thompson replied:
Hanne---thank you! Great to hear from you--and appreciate your comments and l/f!