I’ve forgotten the name of this one but I recall an employee at the Butterfly Wonderland telling me it was a Zebra something or other – possibly a Zebra Palm King. What I noticed about it is that his top and bottom are a bit similar. Seems this species has evolved to have a bottom that looks like it could be the top so that if a predator were to take a nip of the one “head” it could live to flutter for another day.
BTW – This critter and tree limb look amazing in monochrome. Will share it with you on Monday.
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#1 by Lignum Draco on February 16, 2017 - 6:06 am
Adaptation. The key to survival in nature. Nice shot.
#2 by imagesbytdashfield on February 16, 2017 - 8:49 am
Thanks. Adapt or get left behind… in a birds tummy.
#3 by milfordstreet on February 16, 2017 - 8:26 am
I actually looked at it backwards until I notice the antennae. Cool little guy. Cheers!
#4 by imagesbytdashfield on February 16, 2017 - 8:48 am
See! His disguise works 🙂
#5 by Timothy Price on February 16, 2017 - 9:10 am
Down on the upside! I love the markings. Looks very zebraish.
#6 by imagesbytdashfield on February 16, 2017 - 9:20 am
Wonder if one landed on a zebra would you be able to find it 😉
#7 by Timothy Price on February 16, 2017 - 10:45 am
You could paste it on some Zebra photos and do a “Find the Butterfly” post.
#8 by imagesbytdashfield on February 16, 2017 - 11:14 am
Not feeling that ambitious today 😉
#9 by ChgoJohn on February 20, 2017 - 11:37 am
The more of Nature one sees, the more the marvel. Nice shot, Teri.
#10 by imagesbytdashfield on February 20, 2017 - 2:59 pm
And there is so so much more out there to marvel at providing we don’t muck it up! Thanks, John.