It is actually a moth. When it lifted it's wings you could tell. It was NOT colourful on the outside and it is furry all over which is a hint that it is a moth and not a butterfly.
It looks so close to a monarch - do you think it's a mimic? Monarchs taste awful to predators (so I've heard) and wonder if this little guy mimics them to not be eaten! What a great photo.
I absolutely think that is why they have the same colours! And actually it was my son who told me this - but apparently most brightly coloured things are poisonous to birds and other things that may prey on butterflies/bugs. This moth just doesn't want to be eaten!
What a gorgeous photograph... I love photos of butterflies and pretty moths. I have flowers in my front yard that attract them and as long as the dogs aren't around, I can get some nice photos. I think this one is a Silver Spotted Skipper, but I might be mistaken. I'm just learning about the different kinds. Whatever it is, you took a wonderful shot. =)
Whatever it is ... it is beautiful!
ReplyDeletei agree it is still beautiful.
DeleteIt is a pretty butterfly, I wonder what kind it is?
ReplyDeleteIt is actually a moth. When it lifted it's wings you could tell. It was NOT colourful on the outside and it is furry all over which is a hint that it is a moth and not a butterfly.
DeleteVery pretty picture!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love butterflies, even the NOT Monarchs, lol!
ReplyDeleteNo matter the name, it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a moth but still pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt is a moth!
Deletegreat shot
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty whatever-it-is!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty and such a great shot!
ReplyDeletePretty butterfly. I seen some like it earlier this month, but couldn't get a good close up picture.
ReplyDeleteI rarely see butterflies here in Iowa, that is pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! We have moths... not quite as pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that moths had such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, great photo. I wouldn't have thought it was a moth.
ReplyDeletea beautiful picture!
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so close to a monarch - do you think it's a mimic? Monarchs taste awful to predators (so I've heard) and wonder if this little guy mimics them to not be eaten! What a great photo.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely think that is why they have the same colours! And actually it was my son who told me this - but apparently most brightly coloured things are poisonous to birds and other things that may prey on butterflies/bugs. This moth just doesn't want to be eaten!
DeleteWow what an amazing shot! That is one beautiful butterfly
ReplyDeletelovely. I love butterflies.
ReplyDeleteWow- AMAZING shot!! Love butterflies:)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photograph... I love photos of butterflies and pretty moths. I have flowers in my front yard that attract them and as long as the dogs aren't around, I can get some nice photos.
ReplyDeleteI think this one is a Silver Spotted Skipper, but I might be mistaken. I'm just learning about the different kinds.
Whatever it is, you took a wonderful shot. =)
Beautiful! But yup, not a monarch. Love the photo
ReplyDeleteHow do you tell the difference?
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