Tiger Longwing by danob
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Description
Heliconius Hecule or Tiger longwing is a very varied species in colouration, and I was facinated to see that ants were attacking the eggs on plants that were forming water droplets to attract the ants perhaps as a way to protect itself.. The caterpillars of these species eat the passiflora in order to make it poisonous to birds I guess in mother nature you win some you lose some!!
Comments (23)
Absolutely magnificnet macro!!!
Great shot. Nice detail on the eye and flower. ;-)
Splendid creature ! Superb !
Holy cow, where do you find all these butterflies? I don't think I've ever seen a Tiger Longwing before, but it sure is pretty. Great composition and colors. Two thumbs up from Newbieland!!!
another superb macro shot !
Hi Butterfly man, this is beautiful, love that orange!
OH MY! Absolutely awesome capture!
Very elegant in this close crop, great colours and clarity. Interesting facts, I realise how little I know about nature.
Such a strange looking eye on this butty! Marvelous macro! 8;o)
and in mother nature you got a lot of beautiful creatures..like this one!
Love this Macro, very beautiful capture & great depth & detail Stuart
Beautiful colour and great DOF. Stunning mouth and the feeler. Great job..
Oh yes, very beautiful picture of butterfly and excellent composition and colour!!! Fantastic!!! Good day ;)
Wow!!! superb macro again!!! I love the colours! Bravo!!!
OMG, this is so amazing and perfect!!Gorgeous colors, excellent work!!
such a pretty butterfly ..... fantastic pic!
It's his eye that got my attention most of all.Well done,Danny.-M :^)
Awesome macro very beautiful....!!!
The eyes alone signal the gait of it's wings. No "Soul on Ice" here. Lepidoptera is more than tobacco blood.
Yes.. a beautiful one... I know this species of a tropical garden in a green house. Great capture..
Beautiful capture Danny. Love the bokeh. Great job as always. John
Excellent macro work mate !! Gorgeous buttie as well ofcourse !! :)
beautiful compo & colours