Gray Hairstreak Light by CavalierLady
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Description
The Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) is a common North American Butterfly with a wingspan of about 1 inch, so about 1/2 inch in size with both wings folded together.
In this light version, he feeds upside down showing the light colored underside of its wings.
Thanks very much for your views and comments.
Comments (13)
Otto1969
Excellent Details, great shot!
jayfar
Common or not this butterfly is a beauty and I think you could have turned the pic through 180 to save my neck !! Lol.
kgb224
Amazing capture Maria. God bless.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful clarity, what a beauty!
1971s
super image
durleybeachbum
Such a beauty!
helanker
A fantastic little critter so beautifully dressed :-) Wonderful shot :)
bmac62
Like your comparative presentation. This is my favorite side:)
blinkings
He must be getting quite the head rush!
Richardphotos
I really like these little fellows. they are beautiful as your macro
dochtersions
Your macro is fantastic, dear Maria, and I love the tints, light and details very much.
kenmo
Love your macro work....
goodoleboy
Cool shot of a butterfly variety that I never saw before, Maria, which is no surprise, but doesn't it know that it isn't healthy eating upside down?