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Lovely blue butterfly, so hard to catch as they close their wings really fast and have a plain brown underside.. Fast fliers as the flit from flower to flower.

Location: Brookside Garden

Season: Spring
Color Blue
Insect: Butterfly – The Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax)

This breathtaking butterfly is thought to be one of the most attractive butterflies in North America. It has blue iridescent wings with vibrant orange spots on the underside of the wings. The Red-spotted Purple mimics the Pipevine Swallowtail but is not a swallowtail at all; it’s in the family with brush-footed butterflies. It enjoys open wooded areas and wooded edges. The butterfly will visit plants for nectar but setting out extra treats such as overly ripened fruit will encourage a longer stay. The males enjoy puddling from time to time and can be a little territorial.

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  • Albert
    Albert12 months ago

    a very nice one……..

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  • lorilee
    lorilee12 months ago

    Beautiful!!

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  • Neutro
    Neutro12 months ago

    Well done! very beautiful colors and composition!!!

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  • Redrose10
    Redrose1012 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful :))

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  • LudaNayvelt
    LudaNayvelt12 months ago

    stunning

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  • sonoflite
    sonoflite12 months ago

    What a gorgeous shot!!! Love it. and voted for you .

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  • Vanessa Barklay
    Vanessa Barklay12 months ago


    CONGRATULATIONS!
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  • Jo Nijenhuis
    Jo Nijenhuis12 months ago


    July 7/2012
    Congratulations GardenJoy,
    A Top Ten Winner of the Winged Insect July Voucher Challenge
    in the Winged Insects Group.
    Link to Group Message
    Cheers, Jo;)

  • Thanks Jo, always an honor to be in the challenge winners.

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  • Qnita
    Qnita12 months ago

  • Thanks Qnita, appreciate the fave.

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  • Jo Nijenhuis
    Jo Nijenhuis12 months ago


    July 7/2012
    Congratulations GardenJoy being placed in the Top Ten of the
    Avatar and Voucher Challenge July
    Fantastic image of an Insect.
    Link to the group message
    Cheers, Jo ;)

  • Thanks Jo, I’m honored to be included in the winners..

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