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The Paper Kite butterfly, also called Rice Paper, tree nymph butterfly, or wood nymph (Idea leuconoe) is a distinctive black and white butterfly. The wingspan is 95 to 110 cm across. The chrysalis is yellow with black markings. It is from Southeast Asia. Classification: superfamily Papilionigiae, family Nymphalidae, subfamily Danainae, Genus Idea, Species I. Leuconoe..
Our visit to the Butterfly Sanctuary in Dunedin, I saw this child’s joy as the Paper Kite butterfly landed on her hand, she was so delighted and had such a wonderful smile on her face. Such simple joys of Life.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Jan 2011 Dunedin Butterfly sanctuary New Zealand
*Featured in Sharing & Caring 1 month ago & Art & Collectables Groups.
Featured 23rd May 2011
A Paper Kite Landed On My Hand! – Paper Kite Butterfly
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My fascination with birds began as a child and almost 50 years down the track my love for our feathered friends has not diminished. Once we moved to Tranquillity (our little country retreat) my passion for birds, all nature and wildlife became a digital reality through the lens of my camera.
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wonderful shot….
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– AndreaEL
Very beautiful shot Andrea.
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– AndreaEL
Andrea!!! This is such a beautiful and precious capture!! Such a look of awe in the eyes of this gorgeous little tot! I love it!!
Thank you Sharon for your kind words comment, much appreciated.
– AndreaEL
amazing what a beautiful capture outstanding Andrea love it lee
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– AndreaEL
Excellent Capture:)
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– AndreaEL
Hi Andrea nice information and such a cute innocent beautiful picture. Great shot!!…<:)Bingo!
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– AndreaEL
This is an adorable image – the absolute joy of the child holding this tickly, beautiful creature on her hands is portrayed perfectly
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– AndreaEL
WOW Andrea, this is really very special. What a fantastic capture. Great timing. A favorite for me. Kathy :)
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– AndreaEL
fantastic picture! dof is great just like colors and softness! very cute little girl. so well done!
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– AndreaEL
The eyes say it all !! Wonderful capture, Andrea !!
Thank you Mattie for your kind comment, much appreciated.
– AndreaEL