Gulf Fritillary by Richardphotos
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took this at Samuel Farm last week hand held 500mm Sigma.hope you enjoy
I dedicate this to Ludy who has had a heart attack and is in the hospital. please have her in your mind. hope she has a speedy recovery
thanks for viewing and any comments
Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae)
Identification: Upperside bright orange with black markings; 3 black-encircled white dots on forewing leading edge. Underside brown; forewing with orange at base; both wings with elongated, iridescent silver spots.
Life history: Males patrol for females, who lay eggs on many parts of the host plant. Caterpillars feed on most parts of the host. Adults overwinter in the south.
Flight: Throughout the year in south Florida and South Texas, January-November in the north. Number of broods has not been determined.
Wing span: 2 1/2 - 3 3/4 inches (6.3 - 9.5 cm).
Caterpillar hosts: Various species of passion-vine including maypops (Passiflora incarnata) and running pop (P. foetida).
Comments (90)
Super dedi for Ludy. Beautifully photographed Richard :)
Very beatiful!!! :o)
Excellent shot.
Beautiful shots and wonderful colors. Bunny
Beautiful captures dear Richard. I have Ludy in my thoughts, in my prayers. A wonderful dedication my kind sir. Diane,
I really enjoy learning about the beautiful creatures you produce Richard, thank you so much! [=
Beautiful
so pretty and interesting!!
Fantastic close ups in the collage and a beautiful butterfly.
Wow what beautiful shots of these colourful little butterflies, and thankyou for the info on them. Much appreciated. A lovely dedication to Ludy and I hope she makes a full recovery.
Gorgeous to see how you have captured this lovely looking butterfly! Eaxcellent really!!!
Perfect shot!!!!!!!
Wonderful captured Richard and this little friend found even a flower that match colourwise with him!!LOL Excellent work!! Hugs Ute
Fantastic captures! Superb colours and markings!
Oh yes, so beautiful picture on these butterflies and excellent color and lighting ! :)
Wonderful colors and patterns from both flower and butterfly in this finley presented photo art display!!!
Very nice macros ! Congratulations,Richard for the selection of your image in LwitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 31-2007 ) !
Superb captures :)
So very beautiful!!!!!
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww-----Are they not the most beautiful of all:: yes---sireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee------great job richard
Excelent dou shot of this bright colored b'fly. Love the open and closed wings.
Just so very beautiful... Love this and adding it to my favs Hugs Susan`
An outstanding capture. Congratulations on being honoured in LWITG week 31-2007...along with meeself :-)
And I know these butterflies carry best wishes to her! Awesome shots! So utterly crisp and clear!
WOW !! This is a beautiful set !! --lovely and colorful photo's !
qah that's art and photo in one ! love this how they look flower and butterfly ' their colors like made for eachother on this first shot ! stunning !
Very nicely done!
Most lovely shots, Richard! You certainly have put your 500 to good use. Must be a really sweet lens!
A delicate beauty ! Superb.
Stunning! :^)