I passed through the strip pits the other day, and saw 3 or 4 Viceroys. To be honest, I think this photo almost doesn't look like a real butterfly, but I assure you it is. They seem to set with their wings open, while a Monarch sits with them closed.
Very clear photo, Rose. For sure monarchs like to sip nectar with their wings closed. I seem to spend a long time waiting for them to open up so I can catch their full beauty. But I have never noticed that viceroys sip nectar with their wings open. I will have to pay more attention!
ReplyDeleteNow I have a 3rd favorite butterfly.. First there is the Monarch --then the Buckeye--and now the Viceroy... How beautiful --and a fabulous picture.
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Betsy
Great photograph!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a gorgeous picture of the Viceroy. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Rose. That is so clear and crisp!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot Rose!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot Rose!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! It looks so clean and new, I wonder if it was recently hatched?
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