Sunday, June 14, 2015

Pics Of Smaller Sized Butterflies

Hi, Here are some pics of smaller sized butterflies, between nickle and to just over a quarter, and easily overlooked. Most folks do not "see" these smaller butterflies, but merely catch a glimpse and dismiss the sighting immediately. However, butterfly enthusiast instantly know to look closer with their binoculars, to make a positive identification and see all of the beauty in these small bugs. Bugs, an affectionate term used on ;butterflies, dragonflies and moths is in common use today as well. Have a great day, Denis

                         American Copper, showing little color in forewing

       
                  American Copper, showing a little of each wing coloration

       

                            Banded Hairstreak nectaring on common Milkweed

Banded Hairstreak nectaring on Canada Thistle


Banded Hairstreak  on Black Oak Leaf, their Caterpillar host.


Bronzed Copper nectaring on Seaside Goldenrod


Little Wood Satyr on Blackberry leaf


                                      Little Wood Satyr on Roundleaf Greenbrier


Red Banded Hairstreak on cut grass blade