Indian - Strange Little Butterfly
Jan 21, 2013 05:39:18 #
I am came across this interesting little butterfly in our garden. It has a second set of dummy antenna and eyes on its tail end. The antenna do actually also appear to move. Probably a defensive mechanism to mislead predators from attacking the business end.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
Jan 21, 2013 08:17:02 #
Jan 22, 2013 07:58:58 #
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
I am came across this interesting little butterfly in our garden. It has a second set of dummy antenna and eyes on its tail end. The antenna do actually also appear to move. Probably a defensive mechanism to mislead predators from attacking the business end.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
I have a very similar butterfly that visits my yard during summer months. Mine is a grey color and does not have the bright blue.He first caught my eye because of the animated rear antennae. I found the type on the internet last year, but sadly I have forgotten. Very interesting how similar since I live near Birmingham, Al. I will send pictures of mine when and if I can locate. By the way, I love your bird pictures and am ashamed that I haven't replied to one of your previous posts. Keep'em comin' .
Jan 22, 2013 08:01:37 #
SURVEYOR wrote:
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Thanks for looking and responding. Look forward to seeing some of your pictures of the little butterfly.
Jan 22, 2013 09:01:39 #
Jan 22, 2013 16:09:58 #
Wow Indrajeet, you obtain the most fascinating images. The third one to me is very funny. It's as if its saying to it self, which way do I go, which way do I go? XLNT shots. :thumbup:
Jan 22, 2013 17:02:31 #
PIPDYOUNGER
Loc: SUNDERLAND NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
I am came across this interesting little butterfly in our garden. It has a second set of dummy antenna and eyes on its tail end. The antenna do actually also appear to move. Probably a defensive mechanism to mislead predators from attacking the business end.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
You are excellent at this Indrajeet, beautiful shots yet again :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: pip
Jan 22, 2013 17:11:33 #
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
I am came across this interesting little butterfly in our garden. It has a second set of dummy antenna and eyes on its tail end. The antenna do actually also appear to move. Probably a defensive mechanism to mislead predators from attacking the business end.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
When he opened his wings, which he seldom did and it was very fast and sudden when he did, it was a bright electric blue. Some of this can be seen in the first image.
Would be nice to have someone shed some light on it.
Great shots of a very cool looking butterfly, Indrajeet.
Jan 22, 2013 17:16:14 #
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Jan 23, 2013 01:24:40 #
Wow! #4 is really interesting. These are nice captures of your strange little butterfly. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 23, 2013 02:13:31 #
Hi Indrajeet, Nice images of a strange beast indeed. It may be the Indian Cupid or Tailed Cupid, there's a few images here:
[url]http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/164[/url[
[url]http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/164[/url[
Jan 23, 2013 03:51:25 #
[quote=Kinopless]Hi Indrajeet, Nice images of a strange beast indeed. It may be the Indian Cupid or Tailed Cupid, there's a few images here:
[url]http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/164[/url[[/quote]
Thank you Sir, looks like you are right.
[url]http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/164[/url[[/quote]
Thank you Sir, looks like you are right.
Jan 23, 2013 09:25:00 #
Jan 24, 2013 22:24:21 #
Thank you all, for visiting this post and for your gracious comments. Nature's design concepts fascinate me.
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