Complimentary Colors, Pt. 2 - _TNY_5517

Orange and light green are complementary colours, ie when mixed they cancel out each other. When placed next to each other they produce the strongest contrast.

 

I don't know if this is the reason behind the hues of this silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) and its brethren - all I can say is that they look mighty fine regardless.

 

Pt. 1: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49190842151/

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