Hairstreak 10-6-08 by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 pocket camera, hand-held image.
Here is a little Butterfly that is about the size of my thumbnail. I am sure it is a Hairstreak and I think it is a Grey Hairstreak.
The Hairstreaks have little "tails" that extend from the back of their wings and as they feed, they rub their wings back and forth.
I often wonder how they manage to do this so much and not rub bare spots on them, lol.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (16)
I recently posted one. they are very tiny and so hard to spot unless they are flying.Cotton square borer or gray hairstreak, Strymon melinus also little blue outstanding macro Lee
supurb macro capture beautifully captured so close up love the compo too lee!!!
I got a California hairstreak and was thrilled to do it. It never stopped moving and the little "hairs" vibrated so much. I couldn't bring myself to post it though. It just didn't have this awesome clarity.
what an interesting coloring of this tiny one... a very fine macro!
Great shot :)
what a nice butterfly! Wonderful photo!
Great macro! my first look at the thumb and I found it hard to see which way this little guy was facing, those markings are deceiving!
Great butterfly macro again. Well done, Lee.
I love this 'circular' compostion! Marvellous detail of course and very interesting information.
Very good!
Wonderful capture and detailed macro, Excellent well done..
Folks do have a glance type appreciation for an image and a deeper understanding once they know the difficulty factor no matter the subject. Multiplied by small size and the quickness of their mobility, the best we can do is try. I have several attempted shots at these small fliers, you have managed a super capture here. Well done Lee
Wonderful DOF to this one Lee, love the crop!
Excellent macro shot!! He's cool!
gorgeous macro work.... you have out done your self on this one.. this is a first time view of this wonderful species for me.... this shot would have made my day... thanks so much for your sharing your work and you great information as well....
What a delicate little beauty. Splendid capture. Bunny