Moth on wild flower.
Apr 15, 2015 23:24:42 #
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Apr 15, 2015 23:35:28 #
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Nice clear shot, regardless of what they are. :thumbup: Good job. :thumbup: What camera/lens combo please?
Apr 15, 2015 23:42:24 #
These small butterflies are called "Blues", because of the color on the top (inside) of their wings. The underside pattern is how they are differentiated into species. This is Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis), the smallest butterfly in the world: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Brephidium-exilis
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Apr 16, 2015 00:08:17 #
Apr 16, 2015 08:21:31 #
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Great shot....Rich
Apr 16, 2015 09:38:05 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
These small butterflies are called "Blues", because of the color on the top (inside) of their wings. The underside pattern is how they are differentiated into species. This is Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis), the smallest butterfly in the world: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Brephidium-exilis
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Thank you so much for your information. I had no idea, just saw it and shot the photograph. Appreciate your vast knowledge.....
Apr 16, 2015 09:39:41 #
Jakebrake wrote:
Nice clear shot, regardless of what they are. :thumbup: Good job. :thumbup: What camera/lens combo please?
I have a Canon t41 and this was with my 55-250 canon lens. Thanks for your kind words and :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 16, 2015 11:15:55 #
Myrna wrote:
I have a Canon t41 and this was with my 55-250 canon lens. Thanks for your kind words and :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Apr 16, 2015 11:31:27 #
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
One man's weed is another man's flower. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To each his own. Whatever reasoning one uses, it can't be argued that this is a very pretty capture! I was thinking "what a large bloom" until I read Douglass' info. For me, that makes the capture even more impressive!
Apr 16, 2015 13:00:04 #
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Myrna you did great! And thanks to Douglas for the ID. I see these every year the first in spring to arrive before the big guys. There were several species on my wildflower "lawn" this week but I was unable to get one to sit still long enough for a photo.
Apr 16, 2015 15:55:27 #
It looks like a butterfly on a wildflower to me, Myrna, and it's a beautiful shot!
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Apr 17, 2015 19:35:20 #
Myrna wrote:
I am not sure if this is a moth or a butterfly on a wild flower or weed..... Taken at Pahranagat Wildlife refuge in Nevada.
Beautiful.
I believe that the plant is "Desert Marigold" Baileya multiradiata from the the Aster family. It is native to dry areas from Nevada down into northern Mexico.
Mike
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