Gulf Fritillary by Richardphotos
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took this at Samuel Farm last week hand held 500mm Sigma.hope you enjoy
I dedicate this to Ludy who has had a heart attack and is in the hospital. please have her in your mind. hope she has a speedy recovery
thanks for viewing and any comments
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).
Comments (90)
angelbearzs
wow that is very beatiful!!!:)
alhak
lovely shots, very beautiful coloured butterfly, wonderful
ToniDunlap
The flowers are so beautiful and they almost don't seem real. Even the colors in the butterflies are so rich, they seem not to be real either. Sitting and looking long enough, you get the feeling they'll take off any minute. Beautiful Richard.
MagikUnicorn
Very beautiful! I love flowers
brycek
Beautiful shots Richard..gorgeous colors!!
OldHippieKeyboard
These are beautiful, Richard. A perfect dedication ... get well soon, Ludy!
MrsLubner
Very excellent macros. The patterns are crisp and clear. Detail abounds! Wonderful.
blankfrancine
Wonderful dedication and image of a beautiful creature.
goldie Online Now!
lovely dedi for Ludy...excellent captures>>>i can't decide which is more beautiful, the flowers or the butterfly :D
pennykay
Beautiful capture Richard, both the flower and the butterfly are so rich and full of color! May the good Lord be with Ludy!
TheAnimaGemini
This is really great!!!!Splendid shot. Wonderful colors and the butterfly's are so beautiful. OMG..what bad news with Ludy. I hope she will recover soon. I just thought yesterday that i miss her daily upload. :(((
bebert
superb macros !!!!
magnus073
Beautiful images Richard, really great work. So sorry to hear about Ludy, of course she will be in my prayers.
mbz2662
Wonderful!
pops
She is in my mind, my prayers and my heart-she is such a sweetheart
melevos
very beautiful shot!!!
STEVIEUKWONDER
These are both amazing and colorful captures Richard and what a lovely dedication to Ludy. My thoughts are with her. Steve :o)
sharky_
Beautiful colors...Butterfly and flower. Excellent capture. Aloha
saretta
Wonderful butterfly on two different lovely flowers,my prayers are with Ludi too,splendid dedication!!:-)
Dianthus
Beautiful macros Richard:)
lizzibell
Beautiful...
Bossie_Boots
Beautiful capture and a wonderful dedication to Ludy god bless her hugs lou x
Hendesse
Fantastic colors and light. Excellent shots, a pleasure for the eyes!
sessan53
I allways enjoy your picture. This is amacing. Bravo :-)sessan
soffy
fantastic details and colors,love the butterflys beautiful wings,excellent shots Richard*****
jif3d
Funny, in the top image the butterfly almost seems 2D !!! It sure has an amazing wing pattern, kool captures Richard and wishing Ludy a speedy recovery ! ~Cheers~ :o)
shadownet
Very beautiful. I love the bottom one in particular. I would look great blown up and framed and mounted on a wall. Such vibrant colors! Certain to brighten up any room!
claude19
WOW ! Stunning !!!
carlx
Wonderful capture, colors and details, Richard!!!
Firesnuffer
Beautiful captures and thanks for including the details!! Also, thank you for the heads up about Ludy, my thoughts and prayers are with her.