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gotta lot of stuff happening at work these days doing testing of a new product and it's driving me a little bit crazy-don't you think these dee has a bit of a mad gleam in his eye?
That's how I feel
Happy Feathery, Fluttery, Monkey (I'm not even going to try that!) Friday! TGIF!
The American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) is a widespread warbler. And being known far and wide, it has come to be known by a variety of nicknames, including the butterfly of the bird world, due to its fluttery motion. In some parts of the tropics, it has taken a less...pleasing...name: the latrine bird. There, it will often flit around outhouses, awaiting the feast of flies that are drawn to them. Yum! Thank goodness you're so cute, American Redstart; we won't hold your dining habits against you.
Acraea terpsicore, Family: Nymphalidae
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acraea_terpsicore
The Tawny Coster (Acraea terpsicore) is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery, winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.
This species is does not fly high, but seems to keep within 3m of the ground and tends to rest on vegetation in the regions of a meter off the ground. They can be seen in abundance wherever its larval food plant (Passiflora species) is found. The adult tends to avoid dense undergrowth and shady areas, instead keeping to open spaces in all types of vegetation.
The adult flies slowly with weak seemingly unsteady wingbeats. It is one of the boldest butterflies, protected as it is from predators by a nauseous chemical. When attacked it plays dead and exudes an obnoxious yellowish fluid from glands in the joints of the legs. Like all butterflies protected in this manner, Acraea terpsicore has a tough exoskeleton which enables the adult to survive a few pecks of a bird or even the bites of a lizard. Once left alone the adult immediately takes off and resumes its uncaring flight.
When feeding on flowers, this butterfly is unhurried, often spending a long time sitting on the same flower. When sitting it either spreads its wings or closes them over its back the hindwings covering the forewings to a large extent. Sometimes the butterfly will not sit, but rest gently on the flower while feeding, while doing this, to maintain balance, it beats only its forewings while keeping the hindwings completely steady.
This is my personal fave. I like it better than the one I posted yesterday, tho I do like that one a lot, too. Thanks again for your comments and faves. I appreciate it!
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- The Secret World
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horns . Arthropod / by Soul @ We <3 Role-play on the 4th!
spikes . Head Nubbies - Thorns / by Soul
ears . Uni Ears - Elf Nub / by Soul
eyeshadow . Zosime eyemakeup / by Zibska @ The Makeover Room for April!
lips . Blacktop Deux Lips / by Zibska (recently at Skin Fair, probably soon at the mainshop)
accessorie . Mies set / by Zibska
eyes . Hive eyes - royal / by Lovely Alien
pose . Cuz I Can / by NANTRA
chest cuts . In My Name / by La Malvada Mujer (recently at Skin Fair!)
face cuts . He's doing worse / by La Malvada Mujer (also recently Skin Fair)
skin . Alicia, tone 1 / by Alaskametro<3
chest skin mod . "Boy Chest" / by Alaskametro<3 (debuted at Skin Fair <3)
head . Miranda / by Slink (debuted at Skin Fair <3)
chest . Homme Chest augment / by Slink (debuted at Skin Fair <3)
body . Physique Original / by Slink
body shine . Insectoid / by Star Gazer
insects . Fluttery Firefly / by Schadenfreude
particles . Heat Wave / by Cole's Corner
face pose . bento Facial expression HUD / by Happy Dispatch
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You make me feel like a remedy.
You make me feel like I can fly.
You make me feel like, what I was meant to be.
~v1nz
O and HBW peeps!
And I took this shot in the outskirts of Islamabad! :D
E x p l o r e d.
Thanks all ya wonderful peeps! *+*
At just 10 days old this little beauty was fresh faced and ready to greet her fans. It amazes me how quickly baby giraffes can move with strength and grace, looking like the cutest mini versions of their parents. And how precious is she with those long fluttery lashes!
Eleanor the baby Masai Giraffe, born 1 30-21 to mom Harriet. Photo taken 2-9-21.
Acraea terpsicore, Family: Nymphalidae
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acraea_terpsicore
The Tawny Coster (Acraea terpsicore) is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery, winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.
This species is does not fly high, but seems to keep within 3m of the ground and tends to rest on vegetation in the regions of a meter off the ground. They can be seen in abundance wherever its larval food plant (Passiflora species) is found. The adult tends to avoid dense undergrowth and shady areas, instead keeping to open spaces in all types of vegetation.
The adult flies slowly with weak seemingly unsteady wingbeats. It is one of the boldest butterflies, protected as it is from predators by a nauseous chemical. When attacked it plays dead and exudes an obnoxious yellowish fluid from glands in the joints of the legs. Like all butterflies protected in this manner, Acraea terpsicore has a tough exoskeleton which enables the adult to survive a few pecks of a bird or even the bites of a lizard. Once left alone the adult immediately takes off and resumes its uncaring flight.
When feeding on flowers, this butterfly is unhurried, often spending a long time sitting on the same flower. When sitting it either spreads its wings or closes them over its back the hindwings covering the forewings to a large extent. Sometimes the butterfly will not sit, but rest gently on the flower while feeding, while doing this, to maintain balance, it beats only its forewings while keeping the hindwings completely steady.
Series taken as I watched a pair of the Monarchs doing territorial battle or courting, not sure which. :) Exposure way off but tried to save. Detail not the best and quite a bit of noise but saving anyway. :-) Not sure when or if I will get a chance at another encounter.
This weeks theme at Feathery Friday is looking your Sunday Best I thought I should put someone in their best breeding plumage in but I can't resist the look of the male Pine Grosbeak
Happy Fluttery/Feathery Friday all!
Yesterday I posted wood ducks in flight just because I got them but I knew it wasn't so hot so I posted another shot after them but in typical Flickr fashion nobody seemed to see the second shot-there sure seem to be a lot of Flickr issues these days!
Acraea terpsicore, the tawny coster,[1] is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery, winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators. This species and the yellow coster (Acraea issoria) are the only two Indian representatives of the predominantly African tribe Acraeini.[2] It is found in India, Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.[
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'The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company is the UK’s original wedding petal grower and has lead the way in natural, biodegradable wedding confetti since 1997. Delicately preserved flower petals are fluttery and beautiful and will make your first steps together as a married couple an unforgettable experience! The Wyke Manor Estate in Worcestershire is alive with colour each summer: Delphinium and wildflowers are grown and are harvested by hand, delicately dried in the fresh air, and then mixed to your bespoke requirements. This means they biodegrade as naturally as blossom. The Confetti Flower Field is open to the public for a short time each summer – you can come and enjoy the amazing acres of colour, beautiful rural views and take tea
So quick, fluttery and shy, I managed only one decent shot of this cuckoo wasp resting on my deck railing. IRL it's about 1 1/2 cm long and very slender. The colors are not exaggerated! Cuckoo wasps are so named because the female lays her egg in the unfinished and untended nest of another wasp or bee. The nest is later sealed by the owner after she has placed her own egg there along with food for her future larva. The cuckoo wasp larva either eats the other larva or starves it to death by consuming all the food. Another kind of icky strategy to get ahead. There are some 3000 species worldwide and all are metallic beauties. They are solitary not hive wasps.
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Tawny Coster (Acraea vialoe) (වියෝලා) Very common butterfly in low country and found all over the Island. Can be seen inscrubby grasslands, gardens. Dosal basking species. Flight is weak and fluttery. Host plant is Dal-batu (Passiflora foetida) and belongs Nymphalidae family.
someday I will get out again and shoot some butterflies
someday I'll get another lens
and maybe another camera body too
but until then here is an archive shot from the Zoo
early so I don't forget :)
I feel really fortunate to have spotted multiple Regal Fritillary butterflies today! They are considered a species of special concern in Minnesota, and were introduced to this specific area in 2016. In previous attempts, I've found maybe one or two, but today we saw at least SIX at one time -which is easily the most I've ever seen at once. I had heard from an acquaintance that they were being seen at this park, but I didn't get any specific information on where, so finding these all on our own felt extra special.
But per usual, they did not want to perch on anything very often, and I found myself running back and forth with nothing to show for it. But, I did pick up an observation perspective that I think is worth noting. They way they fly, seems almost as they are "too heavy" and are constantly sinking into the prairie foliage, while alternately pushing upwards with fast, fluttery power. Their flight pattern almost resembles a roller coaster.
I finally did spot a couple that stayed put long enough for a photo. Like a lot of other butterfly species we saw today, they seemed to prefer the bright orange Butterfly-weed. Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hennepin County, MN 07/19/25
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, suborder Anisoptera (from Greek ανισος anisos "uneven" + πτερος pteros, "wings", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies (Zygoptera), which are similar in structure though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly eye has nearly 24,000 ommatidia.
Dragonflies are predators, both in their aquatic larval stage, when they are known as nymphs or naiads, and as adults. Several years of their life are spent as a nymph living in freshwater; the adults may be on the wing for just a few days or weeks. They are fast agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and are often but not always found near water.
Tawny Coster (Acraea vialoe) (වියෝලා) Very common butterfly in low country and found all over the Island. Can be seen inscrubby grasslands, gardens. Dosal basking species. Flight is weak and fluttery. Host plant is Dal-batu (Passiflora foetida) and belongs Nymphalidae family.
Lucky I finish work in the afternoon ;D
Happy Fluttery Friday Everyone!
TGIF thank goodness this week is over :D
Whimsical is opening tomorrow and Buzzeri is releasing something new- Catwa Appliers!
1) The Soft Eyebrows are some gently arched natural looking eyebrows that come in 10 pre-made colours (including one grey tintable option for further customisation) They are sold in a single HUD with all 10 colours. Only applies to brow area.
2) The Flutter Lash was inspired by my fave whispie false lashes <3 They are long but..well fluttery!
3) The Subtle Freckles dust across the tops of the cheeks and lightly across the nose. Comes in two version, natural and heart freckle version for the more Kawaii catwa users out there ;3
LM will be posted upon opening <3
Tawny Coster (Acraea vialoe) (වියෝලා) Very common butterfly in low country and found all over the Island. Can be seen inscrubby grasslands, gardens. Dosal basking species. Flight is weak and fluttery. Host plant is Dal-batu (Passiflora foetida) and belongs Nymphalidae family.
This Tufted Titmouse was seen at the bird feeder outside the Visitors Centre at Rondeau Provincial Park. Tufted Titmice are acrobatic foragers if a bit slower and more methodical than chickadees. They often flock with chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers and are regular visitors to feeders, where they are assertive over smaller birds. Their flight tends to be fluttery but level rather than undulating.
Happy Fluttery Friday !!
Hope everyone enjoys the weekend : ))
Exif data
Camera Olympus E-620
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/5.1
Focal Length 215 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +0.7 EV
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Fluttery Friends add a little whimsy to your look with unrigged butterflies in five colors. There are ones you can attach anywhere, or use for decor as well as ones that animate on attach with a finger pose included!
Happy Fluttery Friday everyone!
I have waited two years for this shot, and I do hope you like it. This tiny butterfly is a Eastern Tailed Blue.
They are plentiful here, but of the many butterflies that are native to these parts, they usually land and close their wings at exactly the same time. The normally don't open them again until they take off either. This particular day started a bit cool, and perhaps this little fella had to warm himself a bit. In any case, I could not be more excited!
I dedicate this to Sparky, her recital is tommorrow and her number is called
Deep in Blue.
De source "oiseaux.net":
La pariade est la période de formation des couples qui précède la reproduction. On repère les sites de pariade aux cris flutés que poussent les mâles. La pariade est typiquement sociale et plusieurs mâles courtisent une femelle sur l'eau. Les mâles sont très actifs et vocaux. Les groupes volent souvent. Au cours des parades, les mâles exhibent les zones colorées de leur plumage comme argument de séduction de la femelle et comme menace vis à vis des autres mâles. Ils hérissent les plumes de la tête puis pointent la queue vers le haut tout en s'amincissant et en soulevant les ailes, le tout de façon très stéréotypée. Une fois appariés, les partenaires resteront ensemble au moins 7 mois.
From "oiseaux.net" with the help of DeepL translator:
The courtship is the period of formation of couples which precedes the reproduction. Courtship sites can be identified by the fluttery calls of the males. Courtship is typically social with several males courting a female on the water. Males are very active and vocal. Groups often fly. During courtship, males display the colored areas of their plumage as an argument to seduce the female and as a threat to other males. They ruffle their head feathers and point their tail upwards while thinning and lifting their wings in a very stereotypical way. Once paired, the partners will stay together for at least 7 months.
This is a display at the butterfly conservatory we visited.
They are similar to blue morphos but not quite the same.
Have a fluttery Friday and a great weekend.
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Wren / troglodytes troglodytes. Nottingham Canal, Cossall. 31/03/21.
'RELIABLE.' (2)
This male Wren certainly made himself known along a short section of a disused canal back in the Spring. His loud song would fill the air in exuberant bursts and he liked to perch in prominent positions, as shown here. His reliable behaviour made him a great subject to photograph over the course of a few days.
Acraea terpsicore, the tawny coster,[1] is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery-winged butterfly common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators. This species and the yellow coster (Acraea issoria) are the only two Indian representatives of the predominantly African tribe Acraeini. It is found in India, Singapore, Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
We are off to the Toronto Zoo to see the Animals get their Christmas Treats. We've always wanted to go and never seem to be here for it.
I hope to get some more shots of this guy and some butterflies for Fluttery Friday
Two shots of one of the smallest and most dainty of white butterflies found in Britain,
Rare in the south of England,and parts of Western Ireland.Found usually in sheltered situations,woodland,scrub etc.
Another first for us this season....wonderful to watch their delicate almost fluttery flight.
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, suborder Anisoptera (from Greek ανισος anisos "uneven" + πτερος pteros, "wings", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies (Zygoptera), which are similar in structure though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly eye has nearly 24,000 ommatidia.
Dragonflies are predators, both in their aquatic larval stage, when they are known as nymphs or naiads, and as adults. Several years of their life are spent as a nymph living in freshwater; the adults may be on the wing for just a few days or weeks. They are fast agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and are often but not always found near water
I always really liked this shot of a Monarch I took with the Fuji and keep meaning to post it but never did-this Fluttery Friday is the day
I felt really brave taking this shot as it was an extremely fluttery beastie but I was captivated by its beautiful saffron-coloured wings?
A footpath between the trees, lightly dusted in snow. The quaking aspen still has many of its autumn leaves, which are so papery they make a light, fluttery sound in any breeze.
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We've had some wonderful weather the past couple of weeks..... which I've probably jinxed for you all now I've said that. Hopefully we've got a little more summery days to come yet especially as it was so late and slow to get going. This weekend my buddleia has been covered in tortoiseshell butterflies. So lots of fluttery butts all over the place!
I hope you have all had a lovely day! :-)
HBBBT!!!!