Butterfly Magnet, Pt. 3 - _TNY_7093

The purple eastern coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a brilliant addition to the garden. Not only is the flower gorgeous - it is also a veritable butterfly magnet.

 

We had dinner at a couple of friends place and they had five of these small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on their coneflowers - made for a great photo-op.

 

This angle with the evening light (together with the diffused flash light) came out surprisingly pleasing.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50181011517/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50267465228/

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