Butterflies and Moths
Perspective: Seeing Eye to Eye with a Butterfly.
Perhaps you’ve often wondered what a butterfly’s eyes are like. Or, then again, perhaps you know already, or perhaps you’ve never really given it much thought. For both the curious and the not-so-curious, and those who “frankly my dear, don’t give a damn”, this picture I took yesterday will give Read more…
Butterflies and Moths
Perspective: A Whiter Shade of Pale
I was watching a butterfly fluttering around in the garden the other day. I knew I wouldn’t be able to identify it until it landed; it could have been one of three kinds of white butterflies we often see around here. (Small White, Large White, Green-veined White). As I thought, Read more…
Butterflies and Moths
Macro Moments: Week 1
A big thank you to Susan at Musin’ with Susan for her Macro Moments Challenge:Week 1 For my first post for this challenge I’ve chosen a shot of a Common Blue butterfly taking nectar from a Birdsfoot Trefoil flower. I hope to spend a lot of time again this summer Read more…
Butterflies and Moths
Throwback Thursday: White-Letter Hairstreak
Today’s digging into the archives brought up a picture of this rare butterfly, a White-Letter Hairstreak, I was lucky enough to see last year. I love the way the sticky-out bits on the edge of the lower wings make it look like it’s kicking its back legs in the air! Read more…