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Dryas iulia
Photo take in a backyard this is a very common butterfly in this area about 12 cm wingspan. Forewings elongate. Male bright orange above and below; upperside of hindwing with narrow black border on outer margin. Female duller orange, with more black markings above
Subtropical hammock openings and edges, and nearby fields. Resident in Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, West Indies, peninsular Florida, and South Texas
This one is feeding in a small common flower.
Spotted on Mar 7, 2012
Submitted on Mar 7, 2012
8 Comments
Thank you Gerardo
Thanks Luis!I use a canon rebel t2i whit a normal lens 18-55mm
Great pic! What camara and lens do you use?
Thanks Bernadett and Leuba
Gorgeous !!
What a beautiful orange he is!
Thanks again Liam!
Maybe a Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryas_iulia...