After doing a little research I think this is a Lupine Blue.
Initially I thought this was a tiny leaf or debri of some kind. When I got a little closer I realized it was a butterfly!
Lupine Blue
After doing a little research I think this is a Lupine Blue.
Initially I thought this was a tiny leaf or debri of some kind. When I got a little closer I realized it was a butterfly!
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Great capture of the Lupine Blue, Sandra! (I’ll take your word for it.) Happy Friday to you and the gang out on the left coast!
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Thank you Mark! And a Happy Friday to you and the Bialdez East Coast fam. ❤
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That’s not a species we get over here in Europe, so I’ll also take your word for it! Looks like a beautiful butterfly though.
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Thank you! I wish I had a better angle but this was what I could manage before it flew away. I hope you’re doing well.
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Nice capture. Is it tiny? I was surprised at the name but there is a bit of blue on it. I hope that life is treating you well today, Sandra. Take care.
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Hi Chris, yes. This is small maybe an inch at most. I zoomed in on her. I was surprised by the name too but then I looked at the photo again and did see some blue near the body just as in the pictures on the website. This morning we saw a monarch! Unfortunately it never landed. Just fluttered by. I hope you’re doing well today!
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It’s a good day. I’m sure you’ll get a good monarch photo this summer. Have a great day.
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A wonderful macro, Sandra! 😊
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Thank you John! I hope you’re staying cool out your way and the moon juice is working it’s magic!
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Lovely picture of a lovely little friend…💙
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Thank you Nancy! 💙
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The orange!
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I like that part too. Stands out against the dark coloring doesn’t it Kerbey?
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Cracking photo, Sandy! That is one stand out butterfly! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I nearly walked right by it. Happy I did a double take. I hope you’re doing well.
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Nice capture of this beauty,Sandra, and what a lovely name.
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Thank you Ellen! I found the hawk, the butterfly and the rabbit all in the same morning! It was a great day. Hope you’re doing well!
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You’re welcome! Don’t you just love days like that—variety and great photo opportunities! It is HOT here, passed 90 before noon, and humid so we are staying in at home. With the increase in COVID cases in SC that’s the best choice for now, even without the heat. Have a great day and stay safe!
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Glad you guys are staying safe out there. We are trying to stay healthy too. Take good care.
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