The Flame Butterfly by danob
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Description
Dryas julia (syn: Dryas iulia), also known as the Julia butterfly or Julia Heliconian, or Flame butterflu, this is a species of butterfly The sole representative of its genus, the Julia is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska. Its wingspan ranges from 82 to 92 mm, and it is colored orange (brighter in male specimens) with black markings.
It feeds on the nectar of flowers including lantana and shepherd's needle, and its caterpillars form hosts in passion vines including Passiflora affinis in Texas. The Julia is a fast flier and frequents clearings, paths, and margins of forests and woodlands. Over 15 subspecies have been described. This is quite common for the heliconius species to hybridise in this manner.. It is quite a favourite species of mine as it was of my dear friend Giancalo Lucerni so for you Nathalie and Ilona who love them so much..
Thanks for taking time to look and comment if you like
Comments (42)
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwww, i'm in the first comment!!!very good capture macro and perfectly color and lighting my heart.. excellent!!! good day and kiss;)
Zacko
Wow, what an amazing macro! Provocative POV too....IN YOUR FACE BUTTY! #:O)
iaacf
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........this is sooooo impressive. What an outstanding image this is.. in all it's aspects... Congrats !!!!
marybelgium
really amazing ! very well done !
vlaaitje
wow.....this is so lovely..love the orange and the wide wings....excellent depth of field.....love its head......you amaze me always Danny....this is so Razor-sharp....
nhirschberger
Gorgeous POV and capture ! Fantastic colors and details ! Excellent work !!! V
GiMi53
I really like this butty portrait from this POV/angle ! Excellent macrophoto,Danny ! :~)
CarolSassy
Perdy butterfly!! V (:
bentchick
That is an amazing macro shot! How did you get that close?????? I'm really mesmerized by it's eyes!! WOW!
ModestyB
Lovley DOF & POV!!!!!
rainbows
Beautiful, so beautiful, amazing shot.
inshaala
Yum...
1010
I love your photos but these macros are just spectacular, awesome. V
gunsan
WOW what a perspective! Ready for lift-off? The colors here are just gorgeous!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and spectacular macro Daniel...!!! Great detail.....!!! V
pimbotin
A piece of art!
tmathise
Magnificent capture Danny, truly exquisite! Have a great day.
Punaguy
Beautifully shot here Danny, nice subdued tones and colors! Aloha!
zulaan
Wow ! Perfect !!!
jcv2
That is funny, Dryas octopetala is the scientific name of a flower, same genus but one visiting another LOL! Original dedication, Danny, gorgeous work! :)
Nameless_Wildness
good job done matey!
kansas
A fantastic capture.
maggiemai
oooh he is looking right at you! hehe Excellent macro image of this beautiful creature ...they are so pretty to watch them fly but I don't want them to land On me!! EEEEKS! LOL :-) V
Nath06
Perfect macro ,it's splendid!!! Bravo :)
Blush
Never saw a butterfly like this Perfect capture sweetie Vote n hugs Susan~
soulofharmony
perfection and pure art... matie.. colours are stunning...:)..:)
nongo
Your work is very classy and professional, this is no exception!!!!!! the eyes are amazing!!!!!!V
SophiaDeer
Very beautiful butterfly!!
sharky_
Very beautiful macro. Excellent. Aloha
kimariehere
truley amazing and awesome photgraphy your work always leaves my jaw on the floor!! WOW!!!