During a brief afternoon visit to Bookham Common I was fortunate to add another species to this years list ... a Brown Hairstreak ( Thecla betulae).
Although this individual didn't open its wings I'm guessing that it was a female feeding inbetween egg-laying. Click here for more images of this species. FAB.
Although this individual didn't open its wings I'm guessing that it was a female feeding inbetween egg-laying. Click here for more images of this species. FAB.
Brown Hairstreak...Frank what a fortunate find and the image captured and shared is really a cracker, as you English gents say, love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful markings under the wings.
ReplyDeleteThanks smalldot
ReplyDeleteHi Mary. An easy one to miss when it sits so still .. just glad I was looking in the right direction.
Cheers Keith. Would have been nice to find a White-letter as well ... perhaps another day.
Congrats. Great pose on the white flowers. Blue Skies.
ReplyDeleteA lovely capture Frank...
ReplyDeleteHi and thanks for your commnet! So many lovely pictures you've got here! I'm impressed! :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent macro photography.
ReplyDeleteRegards!
Gorgeous image!
ReplyDeleteSUBLIMISSIMO....
ReplyDeleteSO VERY ELEGANT....!!
Not only the Butterfly Beauty....the magnificient composition is simply OUTSTANDING, Frank!!!!
I wish you a sunny week!!!!!!
ciao ciao elvira
Cheers Ken. Thanks for your visit and complimentary comments.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew.
Hi Viola. Welcome and thank you.
Thank you Tatjana.
Thanks Eileen.
Thank you Kerri.
Grazie ... Elvira.
ReplyDeleteIt seems you have a way with butterflies as well as birds :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy. I'm not fussy what gets in front of the lens .. the challenge is getting a reasonable image to keep.
ReplyDeleteMany beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day! / SA
Hello:)
ReplyDeleteYou've got a really good picture of the butterfly. Yes it was funny that we both had a picture of the butterfly. For they are not easy to picture:)
Hi sasfoto. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Mimmi. Thanks for returning the compliment.
Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, Frank. Never seen one of these.
ReplyDeleteThank you Adrienne and Jeremy.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So many lovely pictures you have! :) And a breaking background! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell.. two comments better than one.. (I just realized I have given you a comment before..)
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Uma foto espectacular!As cores da borboleta e das flores são muito belas
ReplyDeleteHi Maria. Welcome and thanks for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteBem-vindo e obrigado por seus comentários espécie.
You are missed Frank! Hope all is well for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWow...how did you do that, man? Amazing...fantastic!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing
BShell
Hi BlueShell. Just patience and steady hands!
ReplyDeletelooking like quite the feast there too; lovely photograph. Great find!
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