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Alypia octomaculata
Adult: forewing black (bluish sheen visible when fresh) with two large yellow or cream-colored patches; hindwing black with two large white patches; prominent hairy yellow shoulder stripes (tegulae); legs with prominent tufts of orange hair-like scales. (information from BugGuide)
Walkway at Tulsa Zoo
These 2 were not bothered by my presence in the least. I wish I had had my camera on me, but I was working and only had my cell phone camera. Thankfully it has a macro setting and I managed a couple of decent shots. Thanks to Jacob G. for the ID confirmation.
Spotted on Apr 15, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013
8 Comments
Very beautiful picture and setting...
Superb, Aaron!
This is so so awesome!
Thanks, everyone. It was a chance spotting and I was lucky that I had my cell phone and it was sunny. I'm pleased with the shots I ended up with, especially considering the circumstance.
Awesome spotting Aaron!
I love how they look the same size in the side view but then the top-down view shows the true sizes.
Great spotting!
Wow! Nice find!