Dryas Julia by danob
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Description
Dryas julia
Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae)
Identification: Forewings elongate. Male bright orange above and below; upperside of hindwing with narrow black border on outer margin. Female duller orange, with more black markings above.
Life history: Males patrol all day for receptive females. Eggs are laid singly on new growth; caterpillars feed on leaves. Adults forage along a set route of nectar sources each day in a behavior known as "trap-lining".
Flight: Throughout the year in southern Florida and South Texas, strays to the north in summer.
Comments (29)
You know these insects? Wow, I am impressed with that and the id is very good to have here. You got the focus just right on the butty's face. I like this one very much. Thanks.
What a great capture. Fabulous macro. Aloha
Awesome shot mate! Love those colors and compo! THanks for sharing! Keep them coming! :)Hope you had a great weekend buddy!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Daniel for such a shot my friend!! Yes.. I agree with Tom, this is totally impressive work my friend!! Sharp, clear and lovely! Thank you for the post and hope to see some more please :) JOE
Amazing nature, a wonderful and clear composition!
Nice, and the bio works to. thanx ;-)
This is gorgeous... a fav for sure.
One can sure learn a lot thru your post. Beautiful capture with excellent information. Aloha
awesome butterfly and macro
I love that you have started showing us butterflies again Danny, you know I have a special relation to these wonderful animals. To me they symbolize so much that words cannot say. This is a beauty that borrowed it's color from the sun, wonderful shot!
Great shot. beautiful colors on the butty.
You know your inscects like I do flowers...grin Thats a good thing..wink Love this soft coppery color Beautiful Hugs Susan~
Beautiful photo of a beautiful butty. It doesnt look as hairy as the ones we have....so i will actually consider the possibility of this one being pretty, lol. Great job D. #:o)
G'day there mate! I love how the green background brings out the yellow of the butterfly. Great job!
Amazing picture and nice color.... Good day and hugs
Beautiful bright orange butterfly. Excellent macro, and the info is appreciated.
Fantastic macro shot of this beautiful butterlly! Excellent contrast to the green background! Bravo!!!
Superb capture and excellent macro shoot.....
Impressive macro of great detail and beauty.....!!!!
Your macro shots have been very impressive. This is lovely!
Beautiful composition and colour. Excellent photo.
Hi Dan, hope you're fine mate. What a beautiful shot of this butty, love the composition and the harmony of color. Great Art as ever.
A gorgeous golden beauty! Excellent photo.
Very very pretty my friend.:O))
Your photos are worthy of a wildlife book or magazine this is amazing :) Cathy xoxoxo
WOW Simply breathtaking shot & colors!!!
Such a brilliant color and beautiful shot. CC
You have got an amazing collection of images here! Another little beauty
Beautifult capture picture erland