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Solly Mack

(95,493 posts)
Tue Jul 2, 2024, 01:47 PM Jul 2024

Lepidoptera

Gulf Fritillary, dorsal view, abdomen prominent with thorax tilted upward with head.



Gulf Fritillary, dorsal view, thorax and head prominent. Hair on thorax with spots and stripes on back of head.



Gulf Fritillary Ventral view

Left


Left



Right


Gulf Fritillary open







Silver-spotted Skipper, proboscis furled to unfurled











French Marigold



Zinnia




Fiery Skipper on Dusty Miller



Long-tailed Skipper



Cloudless Sulphur





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Lepidoptera (Original Post) Solly Mack Jul 2024 OP
Splendid series of photos! Mousetoescamper Jul 2024 #1
Thank you. Spending my nights trying to get the hawk moths feeding. Solly Mack Jul 2024 #2
Wonderful photos. I especially like the Silver-spotted Skipper! Callalily Jul 2024 #3
Thanks! That skipper is one of my favorite butterflies. Solly Mack Jul 2024 #4
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