Zebra Longwing
Uploaded: July 03, 2020 | Entered: July 03, 2020 07:36:01
The zebra longwing is the state butterfly of Florida. That tinge of orange on this one's wings is not part of the normal coloration. I'm thinking it must be from the flowers. This bloom is a lantana, which is supposedly classed as an invasive plant here. I think almost nobody pays any attention to that though, as I see them everywhere, including public gardens.
Category; Let's Learn About Bugs (details/macro)
Exif: Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D7100; Shutter Speed: 1/160; Aperture: f/8.0; ISO: 1800; Orientation: 1; Date: 2020:07:03 10:24:24
Terry Korpela July 03, 2020
Nicely Done Mitch! #1742094Randall V. Rainey July 03, 2020
Mitch, great image very sharp, I know what you mean aboout classified weeds... I have posted here 3 shots of the Wild Thistle Weed that Butterflies love as do bees. The state wants to eradicate them as do farmers... go figure something that looks great ... A FAV << #11815370Janet Criswell July 03, 2020
Nice capture and thanks for the good info! I didn't know lantana was classified invasive. We used to have them in our yard in Florida years ago. They're pretty! #11815372Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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