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)
Star4mation
Super dedi for Ludy. Beautifully photographed Richard :)
RobyHermida
Very beatiful!!! :o)
airbrushr
Excellent shot.
bpclarke
Beautiful shots and wonderful colors. Bunny
rainbows
Beautiful captures dear Richard. I have Ludy in my thoughts, in my prayers. A wonderful dedication my kind sir. Diane,
Dinhi
I really enjoy learning about the beautiful creatures you produce Richard, thank you so much! [=
mapps
Beautiful
Traligill
so pretty and interesting!!
busi2ness
Fantastic close ups in the collage and a beautiful butterfly.
npauling
Wow what beautiful shots of these colourful little butterflies, and thankyou for the info on them. Much appreciated. A lovely dedication to Ludy and I hope she makes a full recovery.
Gor111
Gorgeous to see how you have captured this lovely looking butterfly! Eaxcellent really!!!
Erynn
Perfect shot!!!!!!!
Syltermermaid
Wonderful captured Richard and this little friend found even a flower that match colourwise with him!!LOL Excellent work!! Hugs Ute
rockstrider
Fantastic captures! Superb colours and markings!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so beautiful picture on these butterflies and excellent color and lighting ! :)
mcv
Wonderful colors and patterns from both flower and butterfly in this finley presented photo art display!!!
GiMi53
Very nice macros ! Congratulations,Richard for the selection of your image in LwitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 31-2007 ) !
Onslow
Superb captures :)
drifterlee
So very beautiful!!!!!
evielouise
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww-----Are they not the most beautiful of all:: yes---sireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee------great job richard
babuci
Excelent dou shot of this bright colored b'fly. Love the open and closed wings.
Blush
Just so very beautiful... Love this and adding it to my favs Hugs Susan`
KarmaSong
An outstanding capture. Congratulations on being honoured in LWITG week 31-2007...along with meeself :-)
three_grrr
And I know these butterflies carry best wishes to her! Awesome shots! So utterly crisp and clear!
robotalk
WOW !! This is a beautiful set !! --lovely and colorful photo's !
wildgoha
qah that's art and photo in one ! love this how they look flower and butterfly ' their colors like made for eachother on this first shot ! stunning !
amirapsp
Very nicely done!
CavalierLady
Most lovely shots, Richard! You certainly have put your 500 to good use. Must be a really sweet lens!
Cosme..D..Churruca
A delicate beauty ! Superb.
gargoyle84
Stunning! :^)