Some kind of butterfly

Posted by steve-o on Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:05 pm

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Sony a77ii
1/500 F8
ISO400
300mm

Not sure what kind this is. I wanted a monarch, but this is what I got.

thanks - Steve

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by Tim Zurowski on Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:14 pm

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It is a Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

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by Bruce Sherman on Sun Sep 02, 2018 2:20 pm

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Steve,

Tim already gave you the ID, but for future use you could try bugguide.net. You can join at no charge and then submit photos with info about where and when you saw it and the experts will provide an ID. I have used it several times and have found it to be very helpful.

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by Kim on Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:44 pm

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This butterfly is common here in Australia too. The fine hair in the middle makes it hard to get sharp looking shots of them. You have done well.

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:29 pm

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Fine image of a pretty Lady.

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by Matthew Pugh on Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:56 pm

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Hi

A nice shot of this charming lady

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:45 am

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Very pretty view with that "furry" body and spread wings.

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