The Flame Butterfly by danob
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Description
Dryas julia (syn: Dryas iulia), also known as the Julia butterfly or Julia Heliconian, or Flame butterflu, this is a species of butterfly The sole representative of its genus, the Julia is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska. Its wingspan ranges from 82 to 92 mm, and it is colored orange (brighter in male specimens) with black markings.
It feeds on the nectar of flowers including lantana and shepherd's needle, and its caterpillars form hosts in passion vines including Passiflora affinis in Texas. The Julia is a fast flier and frequents clearings, paths, and margins of forests and woodlands. Over 15 subspecies have been described. This is quite common for the heliconius species to hybridise in this manner.. It is quite a favourite species of mine as it was of my dear friend Giancalo Lucerni so for you Nathalie and Ilona who love them so much..
Thanks for taking time to look and comment if you like
Comments (42)
Spot on focus again. pretty hard with these spiecies. Super.
Outstanding macro indeed. Excellent POV and details. Excellent!!!
Wonderful work and coloring...bravo!!!:o)v
i have seen him!! fantabulous catch!! :]
is this also called Monarch? it really looks like one.they usually will let you approach them closely, not like other butties. really right in it's face shot. outstanding
impressed - as always :-))
A nature image of great quality
Brilliant....V
Stunning colour. Gets my vote.
Now here's one I've not seen before :-) Nice POV you got here :-)
wow, beautiful-crazy "kite" - fantastic light - thanks Dan!
So fine, Dan. Just how does it stand on that flower?