This is a Leopard Lacewing butterfly nectaring on flower specifically planted for this purpose in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit at Wheaton, MD. The exhibit opens today and runs through September 21st - don't miss this if you live in the area!
The blossoms are Verbena (Verbena bonariensis – Purpletop Vervain, Clustertop Vervain, Tall Verbena, South American Vervain, Pretty Verbena, 'purpletop'.)
Name:: Donna
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Your new job is giving you access to some beautiful specimens of these butterflies. Very nice.
About me
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
Currently, I am...
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!