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merry merry quite contrary shot herself a (gulf) fritillary.
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Jul 6, 2020 18:30:00   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
merrytexan wrote:
interesting facts:

1. its pretty orange and black colors warns birds not to mess with it.
2. glands on the abdomen produce and release a stinky defensive fluid
that also discourages birds not to mess with it.


MT, a fantastic set. Capturing the butter taking off is one of the best I have ever seen.

Greg

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Jul 6, 2020 18:31:41   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Very nice Merry, love the last one..

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Jul 6, 2020 18:32:35   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
CSand wrote:
Knew it was you! and learned something new. Did not know about substance on underneath of body. Cool. Beautiful colors.


Thank you sandy! I think I just got lucky!
I hear thunder... hope we get some rain!

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Jul 6, 2020 19:45:35   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
GeorgeH wrote:
Gulf fritillary caterpillars enjoy the leaves and even the fruit of the passion flower plant, which grows wild here in the Atlanta GA area. For a few years we had sort of a ranch for the little beauties in our front bed near the mailbox. I have many pictures of "gulfies", from caterpillar to adults, even - gasp - a mating pair, shot from a considerable distance. So far I've had no luck in capturing egg laying, it is extremely fast and random, nor a butterfly emerging from the chrysalis.
This year the butterflies are yet to appear; we have their forage ready.
Gulf fritillary caterpillars enjoy the leaves and ... (show quote)


Enjoyed your informative comment, george.
I need to plant a passion vine...passion flowers are so unique and beautiful. I haven't seen any in or around my yard or neighborhood but have seen one in a local
Nature area. Hope the butterflies arrive soon.



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Jul 6, 2020 21:24:39   #
jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee
 
WOW! MT these are outstanding. Great job.

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Jul 6, 2020 21:58:12   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
jpgto wrote:
WOW! MT these are outstanding. Great job.


Thanks very much for the wow, jeff! Glad you like them!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:37:37   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
nanaval wrote:
Very nice Merry, love the last one..


Thank you val! I appreciate your nice comment!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:42:43   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
CLF wrote:
MT, a fantastic set. Capturing the butter taking off is one of the best I have ever seen.

Greg


Thank you so much, greg! I appreciate your thoughtful comment and thumbups!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:48:56   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Muddyvalley wrote:
Well shot series! You took the background into account & it paid off!


Thank you victor! I appreciate your comment!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:49:50   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
srfmhg wrote:
Beautiful set Merry.


Thank you mark. I'm glad you like it!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:50:43   #
LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America
 
Awesome photos.

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Jul 7, 2020 06:51:07   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
rockdog wrote:
beautiful, armed, and dangerous....very nice Merry!


Lol! Good one phil...thank you for your comment and the laugh!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:52:56   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
khildy wrote:


I appreciate the thumbups khildy...glad you enjoyed the shots!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:54:04   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good set, MT.


I'm glad you enjoyed it earnest...thank you for your comment!

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Jul 7, 2020 06:55:05   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
photophile wrote:
Lovely images.


I'm happy you enjoyed them Karin...thanks so much!

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