Gray Hairstreak Light by CavalierLady
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) is a common North American Butterfly with a wingspan of about 1 inch, so about 1/2 inch in size with both wings folded together.
In this light version, he feeds upside down showing the light colored underside of its wings.
Thanks very much for your views and comments.

Comments (13)
Excellent Details, great shot!
Common or not this butterfly is a beauty and I think you could have turned the pic through 180 to save my neck !! Lol.
Amazing capture Maria. God bless.
Wonderful clarity, what a beauty!
super image
Such a beauty!
A fantastic little critter so beautifully dressed :-) Wonderful shot :)
Like your comparative presentation. This is my favorite side:)
He must be getting quite the head rush!
I really like these little fellows. they are beautiful as your macro
Your macro is fantastic, dear Maria, and I love the tints, light and details very much.
Love your macro work....
Cool shot of a butterfly variety that I never saw before, Maria, which is no surprise, but doesn't it know that it isn't healthy eating upside down?