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Idea malabarica
The Malabar tree nymph has a wingspan of 120–154 mm. It appears as a mostly white butterfly with black markings. Idea malabarica is a large butterfly found in peninsular India
Taken in the Butterfly World, Florida
Butterfly, berry & bokeh :-)
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Abaeis nicippe.
Males are usually encountered in two's or three's, imbibing moisture from damp ground. Females are more often seen nectaring at flowers along roadsides, or exploring sunny wood edge habitats in search of egg-laying sites. The flight is fluttery but fairly rapid, and close to the ground.
Abaeis nicippe is found from the southern states of the USA to Costa Rica.
Columbia, South Carolina.
Great to catch-up with some local long-tailed blues at last. Second attempt this weekend proved very fruitful.
And here's one I took when they were an even rarer sight on these shores:
I will be taking a break from Flickr for a few days, my friends...
This is the same butterfly as yesterday's post, but now you can see the lovely Azure color that it is named for.
I waited patiently for this tiny butterfly to open its wings. For the longest time it refused. But finally it obliged me and I was not disappointed. I wish it had been completely open and flat, displaying more wing surface, but beggars can’t be choosers. God's creatures are so beautiful, aren’t they?!!
Have a great new week, everyone.
Resting quietly on a leaf, the Blue Pansy butterfly spreads its wings like a living painting. Vivid blues shimmer in the light, while bold orange eyespots warn predators to stay away. Found in warm, tropical regions, this little marvel is more than just beautiful — it's a master of disguise and survival. For just a moment, nature pauses, and we get to witness its silent elegance.
Quietly resting on a branch, the grasshopper watches its world. With strong legs and careful eyes, it waits — calm, patient, and alert.
Blending in with the leaves around it, this small creature is both hidden and powerful in its own way. It doesn’t make a sound, but its presence speaks of balance in nature.
Nature’s Sentinel reminds us that even the smallest beings play an important role in the world around us.
NB: not captive.
A lovely Osmylops species lacewing was resting on a window. With camera settings and no flash, I was able to highlight its ephemeral, enchanting beauty against the dark background.
I learned that Osmylops represent a possibly more primitive kind of broad-winged nymphid that produce single-stalked eggs which yield flattened, disc-like, arboreal larvae.
This is a ventral view. 15 mm body length.
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