Tag Archives: insect

Monarching

Posted on July 30, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

Is that even a word?  It will have to do for my purpose here which is to share with you this beautiful creature that so obligingly let me follow it around a garden of flowers in a local park; it … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Basket Case

Posted on March 27, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

Teri  📷

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You guessed it! Another unidentified species

Posted on December 17, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

But still so beautiful.  I’m taking a guess that because of the wing pattern seen here, that both sides are the same.

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Name this butterfly

Posted on December 16, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

I’ve tried looking it up but have so far failed to identify it.  Great camouflage technique of resembling a dead leaf when the wings are closed.  Take a closer look at the second photo. Do you see that its tongue … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Unknown

Posted on December 15, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

At least to me!  This lovely little butterfly had wings that appeared even more delicate than usual.  I’m guessing it could be a glasswing butterfly.  Feel free to help identify.  I’d appreciate it 🙂

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Not quite sure

Posted on December 14, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

This little one seemed so familiar but as he stayed with his wings closed I’m not sure.  That’s the thing about identifying butterflies when you aren’t an expert.  The sides of their wings don’t always match.  I’m guessing this could … Continue reading →

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Shooting the same subject – yes or no?

Posted on December 12, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Is there such a thing as shooting the same subject too much?  I visited The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri one day and had mixed emotions initially.  I was hoping to see some new species but mostly I saw ones … Continue reading →

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Butterfly in the parking lot

Posted on September 15, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Before heading off to the airport and back home, we did a walk around the Atlanta downtown area and I was pleasantly surprised to see this butterfly fluttering about on a flowered bush next to a busy public parking lot.  … Continue reading →

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Monarch on a Butterfly Bench

Posted on February 22, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

F5.6 – 1/200 – ISO 100 – 100mm macro – Canon 5D M3

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How to confuse a photographer

Posted on February 21, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Interesting title, huh?  In this case it was this one little butterfly that threw me entirely for a loop.  When I was sifting through my photos of the butterflies this one caught my eye because of it’s wings; two different … Continue reading →

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