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The Spanish moth, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer), is unmistakable for any other moth in Florida. The larvae are likewise very colorful, and have been called convict caterpillars. The larvae are occasional pests of lilies, mainly in Amaryllidaceae.
A Spring butterfly in Southern Spain (Mariposa arlequín) found from early February in the Sierra de Tejeda y Almijara on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia (6647).
In contrast to the hinterland with the great mountain regions Sierra Nevada, the beaches in Andalusia are not among the most beautiful in Spain. The sand is grey, mixed with fine and grainy pebbles. Therefore I decided to fotograph the beach only in the late twilight:).
Andalusia, Spain.
La villa costera de Luarca, en el litoral occidental de Asturias, es una de las ciudades con más vida de la zona oeste de Asturias. El puerto está plagado de bares con terrazas y restaurantes.
La leyenda del nomre de la villa es muy binita; En tiempos remotos, la actividad fundamental del puerto de la ciudad era la pesca, y por otro lado la presencia de los lobos era algo muy común en el Norte de España. La leyenda dice que una tarde llegó al puerto un enorme barco cargado con una hermosa arca. La dejaron en Luarca con el propósito de que la cuidasen en la villa.
Esa misma noche se oyeron aullidos de lobos, acercándose a Luarca. Cuando los aldeanos se despertaron, observaron a una manada de lobos postrándose ante el arca, rodeándola y venerándola. El jefe de la manada, era además el lobo más grande que se había visto nunca por la zona.
De ahí derivó el nombre: El "lobo del arca" o en bable "el llobu del arca" que por deformación, fue evolucionando a Llobuarca y acabaría dando el nombre a la Villa de Luarca. El arca, se transladó a la Catedral de Oviedo, pero nadie sabe donde está el arca, o si el arca existió alguna vez.
Más allá de la historia de su nombre, Luarca tiene muchas cosas que ofrecer. Algo muy recomendable es subir al faro para tener las vistas de la ciudad. Luarca es además, el lugar de nacimiento de uno de los mejores científicos españoles de la historia: Severo Ochoa.
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Photo taken on a quiet street in Moraira, Spain. Its one of my favourite photos as its just natural perfection. Anybody know what its called? Do hope you are all keeping safe. Big 2m distant hugs. Drop By and say Hello. Ill get back to you!!!
I want to thank my friend Minder Cheng and EC [Elaine ] who correctly pointed out that it was a Polygala. Its a species called P.myrtlfolia. The myrtle leafed P! So now I know! I think its a beautiful shrub. Now thats why I like Flickr!!!
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Spanish steps (Edited)
Its Italian name is “Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti” and composed of 12 ramps and 135 travertine steps, it is considered the widest and longest staircase of Europe, welcoming millions of tourists and Romans who visit at all times of the day.
The ‘Spanish steps’ in Rome, built in Rococo style between 1723 and 1726, are the steps that lead from the Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti (built between 1502–1587). There are 135 steps and three different terraces, referring to the Holy Trinity (the Trinità). The top of the stairs near the Egyptian obelisk offers a beautiful view, albeit one shared with throngs of other tourists. The name can be a bit confusing, as the construction of the steps was actually commissioned by the French (Louis XII). In the 17th century, the Spanish embassy was located on the square – ‘Piazza di Spagna’ – at the base of the stairs, hence the name ‘Spanish Steps’. The official name is therefore not Spanish steps, but Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti.
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Girona at the banks of the Onyar river, Catalonia, Spain
A stitch of 5 vertical photos .
Submitted: 10/10/2018
Accepted: 13/10/2018