It was totally concentrating on soaking up the early morning sun, I guess, because it did not mind me standing over it to take pictures. Guess I just got lucky!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Butterfly. Sure.
At first glance, I thought it was a moth, for it had that slightly fuzzy look that I have always associated with moths. But I quickly learnt it was a butterfly - a Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) to be precise.
It was totally concentrating on soaking up the early morning sun, I guess, because it did not mind me standing over it to take pictures. Guess I just got lucky!
It was totally concentrating on soaking up the early morning sun, I guess, because it did not mind me standing over it to take pictures. Guess I just got lucky!
This beautiful butterfly looks almost like one here. We have a name that is different from it and I have given you this link so you can see the one we have. A Buckeye.
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POSING FOR THE PHOTO.
ReplyDeleteGreat and lovely photo. It looks like it has eyes in its wings.
ReplyDelete@ Abe: Thank you - the buckeye is from the same family - Junonia - as the Pansy - and your photo is absolutely gobsmacking!
ReplyDelete@ J Bar: It was a pleasure - one that I look forward to repeating!
@ lviss: Isn't it?
@ Jacob: Scared you? That's one use of the 'eyes', certainly!
What a wonderful butterfly. good eye. I am glad you enjoyed the tea at the Phoenician photos on my site. You would really enjoy the experience.
ReplyDelete@ Julie: Thanks! Yes, I do hope I'll be able to feast there someday!
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