The Last Skipper

A few remaining warm days brings out the last sightings of butterflies!

Antennae

Sept 30 Moths have such luxurious antennae! According to google, these large feathery antennae enhances their sense of smell.

Weathered Wings

Sept 17 Apparently the life of a butterfly can get a bit rough, judging from this butterfly's tattered wings.

Swallowtail Beauty

Aug 28 In contrast to yesterday's "Deadly Surprise" photo, here is a happier butterfly photo!

A Trio of Butterflies

Jul 31 Its always a treat to see a butterfly, a triple treat to see 3!

Paper Beauty

Oct 11 A exotic paper kite butterfly from the Magic Wings Butterfly house

Catching some rays!

Sept 26 Not sure exactly what kind of butterfly this is, looks like something from the Polygonia family. such as the Question Mark or Comma butterfly. Its a bit tattered but still pretty!

Swallowtail

Sept 6 As a kid, Tiger swallowtails were my favorite butterfly! As an adult, i love to photograph them and all their beauty.

Butterfly

Aug 30 A pretty little butterfly!

Butterfly Canvas

Aug 25 Having some fun with textures!

Lobster Claw

Aug 22 This traditional and most recognized heliconia plant is called Pendula Lobster Claw. Blooms are pendulous or hanging up to 3 feet in length with striking red and yellow bracts. Heliconias are native to Central America, the Caribbean islands, South America, and some of the islands of the South Pacific.

Mr. Postman

Aug 21 The colorful and pretty postman butterfly

Scarlet Beauty

July 27 A pretty Scarlet Swallowtail butterfly at the butterfly house.

Butterfly Pov

Jun 7 Looking at the world from the perspective of a butterfly!

Fluttering through Life

Fluttering through Life Oct 9 A yellow sulphur, approaching its target.

Think like a Lady

Think like a Lady Oct 7 A lovely painted lady butterfly.

Swallowed Tail

Swallowed Tail Sept 29 This beautiful tiger swallowtail has apparently had part of its tail swallowed by a predator!

Butterfly Sips

Butterfly Sips Sept 10 I loved the way the sunlight illuminated the butterfly's wings, showing intricate details! Yesterday to my delight, my photo hit the #1 spot! First time ever and I've been a smugger since 2009! Thank you!!!

Butterfly thoughts

Butterfly thoughts Oct 22 Another paper kite, sitting, thinking, waiting.

Silhouette of a butterfly

Silhouette of a butterfly Oct 21 A postman butterfly sits motionless in the shadows.

Newborn

Newborn Oct 20 Newly emerged from its chrysalis, a paper kite butterfly rests on the arm of a young girl. Paper kites originate from Southeast Asia and were a favorite among the kids at Magic Wings Butterfly house yesterday!