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Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 10, 2006

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Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae) Identification: Upperside bright orange with black markings; 3 black-encircled white dots on forewing leading edge. Underside brown; forewing with orange at base; both wings with elongated, iridescent silver spots. Life history: Males patrol for females, who lay eggs on many parts of the host plant. Caterpillars feed on most parts of the host. Adults overwinter in the south. Flight: Throughout the year in south Florida and South Texas, January-November in the north. Number of broods has not been determined. Wing span: 2 1/2 - 3 3/4 inches (6.3 - 9.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Various species of passion-vine including maypops (Passiflora incarnata) and running pop (P. foetida). Adult food: Nectar from lantana, shepherd\'s needle, cordias, composites, and others. Habitat: Pastures, open fields, second-growth subtropical forest and edges, city gardens. Range: South America north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to the southern United States. Wanders north to the central United States; rare northward. thanks for viewing and comments. I took these in Will Point, Tx yesterday with both fuji and Canon I invite you to visit Mapps and yesitis3 store here at Rendersotity marketplace

Comments (54)

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Richardphotos

12:34AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

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Firesnuffer

12:34AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Those are beautiful shots!! I attempted my first photos of a butterfly today and I just gotta say... dangit. Do you give lessons ?

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STEVIEUKWONDER

12:41AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Excellent clarity here Richard. The butterfly and flowers go well together. It must have taken you ages, to complete. Your skill as a photographer, always impresses me. Excellent Sir! Steve :o)

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2Loose2Trek

12:53AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

fantastic images ... well done!

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Blush

12:55AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Just beautiful Love this collage of beautiful colors Going to my favs Love n hugs Susan~

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_Bee

1:13AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Oh my, how beautiful. A gold star deserving!

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Zacko

1:42AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

A symphony of orange. Beautiful photos, all of them. Have a great one. #:O)

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moochagoo

2:17AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Beautiful butterflies. Good shots !

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annie5

2:21AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

This collage is beautiful..fabulous colors! Excellent work :)

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Margana

2:23AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

What a lovely collage.Beautiful shots here,Richard.Well done.-M :^)

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Syltermermaid

2:36AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

What a wonderful butterfly!!!! We have here mostly red admirals and this one I have never seen here!!! Marvelous captured and your informations are just perfect!!! Thank you Richard!!!!!! Hugs Ute

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lior

2:42AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Wonderful Richard!

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Mondwin

3:50AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Absolutely delightful Dear Richard!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx

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busi2ness

4:11AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Well presented collage Richard.

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DennisReed

4:48AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Beautiful butterfly Richard! Bravo on its capture!

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awadissk

5:07AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Wonderful image very well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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nattarious

5:33AM | Thu, 10 August 2006

Interesting poses of your little colourful model my friend Richard :) and awesome butty :) Very well done my friend :) and thank you for the post. Sigh! Have a nice day and wish to see more shots :P JOE

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