Purple Emperor by chrysaor
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Description
The lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia), a tropical-looking Species common to the Mediterraneum, but reaches out to warmer Parts of middle and eastern Europe. The Wings change their color depending on the Angle of Sight. It seemed to love my Trousers ... Who´s laughing? ;)
Comments (14)
ladylake
Cool photos.
chrysaor
Thank You!
PhthaloBlue
Wonderful captures!
chrysaor
Thanks for leaving a Word. I did only take the Photo, the "Model" was a Volunteer! :)
nemesis74s
How beautiful!
chrysaor
Yes they are! Images cannot transport that! It might be flying in Your Area, too!?
MagikUnicorn
Nice one
chrysaor
Thank You, MU!
APlusDesign
AW! That's so awesome they loved your trousers. Great you've made a flutter friend :)
chrysaor
:D Well, I was suspicious that it was all flattery by that Flutter, because it went away without a word! :)
nemesis74s
In my area I never saw them
chrysaor
They prefer damp and old-grown Forests; maybe its to dry in Your vincinity. But I am sure, You have other splendid Species!
Something to laugh: I just ried to find out about Butterflies in Your Region, thought me beeing smart and googled: "Farfalle siciliano"! Guess what I found? :D
nemesis74s
Probably you found a kind of Italian pasta 🤣🤣 Anyway it's Sardinia, not Sicily
chrysaor
Yes, heaps and bowls of tasty Pata, but no flutterby! Ups, thats a bit embarrasing. I have tried Sardinia, too, same result! :( I keep on trying! :)
nemesis74s
Typical of Google...🤣🤣🤣
chrysaor
Got it: https://butterfly-monitoring.net/sites/default/files/Pdf/Field%20Guides/Field-Guide_IT_Mediterranean-islands_FINAL%20v2.pdf Seems around 80 Percent are same as in Middle Europe, but You have some Species quite distinct: Strawberry Tree Butterfly, two Imperial Cloaks (Argynnis) instead of one here, a very special Checker-Board, ...
X-PaX
Very nice photos.
chrysaor
Not compared to Yours! (I am no Photograph, but dont tell it to the others!) ;)
nemesis74s
Yes, some of those butterflies are in my area and sometimes I've been able to photograph them (they immediately fly away) :D
chrysaor
Well, the weak keep their Lifes by keeping out of reach! If You can convince them, that You are no Threat, they may be pose for You!? :)
A_Sunbeam
Splendid photo and butterfly
chrysaor
Yes it is as You say, but sadly Photos cannot capture the full Colors! :) :(
KarmaSong
A very nice capture indeed. I 'm all the more positively surprised as so many photographers have deserted Renderosity for other digital horizons, and photographers over here are scarce though precious to me.
chrysaor
But some stayed and are very busy! Its a Matter of Time, and the changing Waves of Trends, but there will be other Times! I took the Image, but the colorful "Model" counts for 99 Percent of the Photo and was a Volunteer, so all credits go to it! ;)
moochagoo
Wow, a nice one
chrysaor
Yes, they are tropical looking. It may fly in Your Vicinity, too!?
Oui, ils ont l'air tropical. Il se peut qu'il vole dans votre voisinage aussi !?