This is a Question Mark butterfly so named because of the marking on its hind wing. There is a similar looking butterfly called a Comma that has this marking minus the dot. This specimen is seen feeding on some ripe watermelon. Its proboscis is easily spotted in this image.
Name:: don
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
This is one fine close up! I always like the tiny detail and you've given us a great view of this beautiful butterfly.
Name:: Bud
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Glad you are enjoying the series, Donna. I have been using my Nikkor 105mm Micro lens for this series (except for the 1st image). I use flash and shoot at f/16 to get the dof that includes the entire butterfly.
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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!