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Montana Outdoors
Beautiful, clear photos of a spectacular design. I can even see the dots in his eyes.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — May 21, 2013 @ 10:03 pm
Isn’t that design something? I always look at them with wonder.
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Comment by montucky — May 21, 2013 @ 10:55 pm
Great shots of a wonderfully marked butterfly.
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Comment by Grampy — May 21, 2013 @ 11:05 pm
Thank you! I had just returned to the trail head after a hike and noticed many different species of butterflies around. When I saw this one though I just had to try for a picture. It was patient enough to let me get a shot with a macro lens. (Seems like I never have a preferred lens with me.)
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Comment by montucky — May 21, 2013 @ 11:19 pm
Your photos of the Checkerspot are absolutely stunning, well done.
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Comment by Charlie@Seattle Trekker — May 21, 2013 @ 11:21 pm
Thanks! That was one very patient little flying flower!
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Comment by montucky — May 21, 2013 @ 11:28 pm
Stunning shot.
The Checkerspot is a beautifully marked butterfly.
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Comment by Vicki (from Victoria A Photography) — May 22, 2013 @ 12:18 am
Certainly one of the prettiest I’ve seen lately.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:08 pm
Our city (suburb of Ft. Lauderdale) is called butterfly capital of the world. There is even an attraction called Butterrfly World net us. I guess I’d have to go there to see this particular one as I’ve not noticed it around the neighborhood and from your description I guess I won’t. 😊Lovely photos.
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Comment by Debby — May 22, 2013 @ 3:54 am
I would guess they are there all year, right? We seem to have lots of butterflies this year, probably because of a mild winter.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:10 pm
It’s a beauty. We seem to be having a butterfly drought here-I didn’t see many last year at all.
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Comment by New Hampshire Gardener — May 22, 2013 @ 4:16 am
I think they wintered well this year here. I see lots of them around now.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:11 pm
Flowers and butterflies … if they aren’t proof of some divine “hand” I don’t know what would be
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Comment by Teresa Evangeline — May 22, 2013 @ 6:29 am
I agree, Teresa! They almost seem to be here purely for the sake of beauty… and whimsy.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:12 pm
Beautiful! Your blogs are like a breath of fresh air on a morning ramble. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Elizabeth — May 22, 2013 @ 7:02 am
Thank you Elizabeth! I’m glad you enjoy them!
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:13 pm
I swear – every single millimeter of a butterfly seems to be decorated. Look at those antennae! I don’t think I’ve seen this one before, and your photo shows it off beautifully.
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Comment by shoreacres — May 22, 2013 @ 10:50 am
This one has a very elaborate costume. I wonder what all of it means. Stripes on the antennae…
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:16 pm
Super photos of a remarkable creature!
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Comment by dhphotosite — May 22, 2013 @ 1:13 pm
Thanks David. Quite an elaborate little thing isn’t it.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
Awesome! I think we should call her ‘Dottie.’ 😉
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Comment by Mama's Empty Nest — May 22, 2013 @ 3:28 pm
That would be a good name! I will remember that now each time I see one.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 8:18 pm
Awesome b-fly! I’ve never seen one of those, I’d love to. Those eye spots really are remarkable.
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Comment by Candace — May 22, 2013 @ 9:39 pm
There seemed to be a convention of many varieties of checkerspots there. This was the largest and I thought the prettiest. Also had the most patience.
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Comment by montucky — May 22, 2013 @ 9:56 pm
They have quite a range…from Alaska to Baja, California…somewhere, unbeknownst to us, is a butterfly highway….. Very nice images, Terry…great detail.
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Comment by seekraz — May 23, 2013 @ 7:57 am
They have spread north and south a long ways, but from what I have been able to tell the individuals of this species don’t migrate, only moving a few miles in their lifetimes.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2013 @ 8:49 pm
What a beauty… I’ve never seen them!
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Comment by FeyGirl — May 23, 2013 @ 11:48 am
For some reason they are only on the west coast, although they exist in some vastly different climate zones.
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2013 @ 8:50 pm
You never know what you’ll encounter when you venture outdoors! Beautiful captures, Terry.
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Comment by twoscamps — May 23, 2013 @ 2:31 pm
You never do. Isn’t that fun though!
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Comment by montucky — May 23, 2013 @ 8:52 pm
Checkerspot’s photo was great surprise. What a beauty which is not here.
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Comment by Sartenada — May 23, 2013 @ 11:11 pm
I have not seen many of these either. It was a pleasure to see!
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Comment by montucky — May 24, 2013 @ 9:24 pm
so lovely ~
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Comment by Tammie — May 24, 2013 @ 11:30 am
They are, aren’t they! Such pleasant little beings.
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Comment by montucky — May 24, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
Beautiful little butterfly! I can’t tell how big this butterfly is, but the first two photos remind of of a skipper butterfly, but the skippers I see here are usually one color, like a light brown.
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Comment by Fergiemoto — May 25, 2013 @ 2:35 pm
This one is perhaps twice the size of the usual skipper.
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Comment by montucky — May 25, 2013 @ 9:37 pm
beautifully beautiful indeed
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Comment by attiyaawan — May 26, 2013 @ 6:50 pm
They can be simply elegant, can’t they!
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Comment by montucky — May 27, 2013 @ 1:03 pm
sure they are
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Comment by attiyaawan — May 27, 2013 @ 3:03 pm
What an awesome lil beauty! Great captures =)
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Comment by Tricia — May 27, 2013 @ 2:00 pm
Thanks Tricia!
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Comment by montucky — May 27, 2013 @ 7:23 pm