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The Question Mark has two seasonal colorations, the dark summer form and the colorful fall form with violet margins.
On the underside this species is cryptic allowing the butterfly to easily blend with tree bark and dry fallen leaves. (see my other shot with closed wings)
Another underwing shot of a very differently coloured, freshly emerged summer form of Question Mark butterfly. This is the largest of the Polygonia (Comma) species from North America, multi-brooded with the larvae feeding on Nettle, Hop and Elm. Adults hibernate.
Species in the genus Polygonia are referred to collectively as the anglewings. The genus name, Polygonia, is derived from the Greek word for "many angles" and refers to the outlines of the wings. The question mark, Polygonia interrogationis (Fabricius), is a common, medium-sized butterfly of wooded areas and suburbs that is often, but not always, associated with moist areas. With its wings folded, it resembles a dead leaf and is highly cryptic.
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The Question Mark is a North American nymphalid butterfly. They live in wooded areas and city parks, or generalQuestion Mark Butterfly (Polygonia Interrogationis) on Buddleialy in areas which feature trees and free spaces. The way their wings appear textured and coloured aids in camouflage by resembling a dead leaf. The adult butterfly has a wingspan of 4.5–7.6 cm (1.8–3.0 in). Its flight period is from May to September. The silver mark on the underside of the hindwing is broken into two parts, a curved line and a dot, creating a ?-shaped mark that gives the species its common name."
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Isn't every photography a painting made with light?
It is...but light painting is different.
After several outtakes I finally realised a light painting shot.
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Had to plant a snake plant stalk in its own pot. Okay, I didn't have to, well no I did. Wasn't gonna let it die.
Male Purple Martin with Question Mark butterfly prey, resembles a face mask. Milford, Connecticut, USA. 2 July 2020. © Frank Mantlik
2012 Photograph, Question Mark Anglewing Butterfly (Polylgonia interrogationis, Brush-footed Butterfly Family Nymphalidae), Occoquan Bay NWR, Woodbridge, Virginia, © 2018.
Scott was browsing the Nintendo e-shop this evening and came across an ad for Mario Day. I'd never heard of such a day before but was happy to use it as a theme for today's photo since I had nothing else in the camera.
Luckily for me, we have an abundance of Mario items and figurines scattered around, so a prop was easy to come by.
I originally wanted to shoot this block with a Mario silhouette but Mario proved to be too drunk to work today (he kept toppling over) so when Scott suggested bokeh, I said that works for me.
I Googled just what made today Mario day and now that I know, I feel a little silly for not putting it together. It's the date put together, 'Mar10'.
Clever.
Hope everyone has had a good day.
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HMM! The one who speaks up and asks the question is the wisest of them all
Macro Mondays - 2/3/20 - "The Odd One"
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