johnohio wrote:
I would disagree ! Both are excellent!
John
What amazes me most is the difference in the recto(top wing) and verso(under wing) views!!!
Most times they are 180 degrees out of phase!
Blue Morpho for example....recto all blue, verso the molted spotted browns
Danpbphoto wrote:
What amazes me most is the difference in the recto(top wing) and verso(under wing) views!!!
Most times they are 180 degrees out of phase!
Blue Morpho for example....recto all blue, verso the molted spotted browns
Nice work Mr Dan.
I suspect the differences have something to do with camouflage from perceived predators from above and/or below their position.
Or....perhaps something to do with attracting a mate?
Although it is very rare, a single butterfly can be half female and half male. This condition is known as gynandromorphy – where cells fail to split their sex chromosomes during development. This results in a butterfly that is literally one half male colouring and one half female colouring. This phenomena occurs mostly in the insect world but also affects birds and crustaceans[......and this...When it is flying a colorful side may call attention to a potential mate or coloring may disappear into the foliage of the forest, grasses of the open landscape or the blue of the sky
gmccroskery wrote:
Very nice work here, Dan. It's almost color overload!
Greg
-Yes color was plentiful for these shows!--------------------------------------------
Karl Witt wrote:
Really sweet work on the silent flutterbys Dan! Makes me want to get out to our butterfly glass house for some enjoyment! Very nice buddy
Karl
Thanks brother! One of my most favorite of subjects!---------------------------------------------
Dave_E wrote:
These are really pretty, a great variety of subjects.
