As you can see, this poor Monarch has a seriously damaged wing. Amazingly, it was still able to fly. I didn’t see it go very high, but it was able to flit from blossom to blossom without any apparent trouble.
Butterfly
Tag: insects
Butterfly
Another Buckeye. This one was captured on September 18, 2021 in front of the Annapolis Branch Public Library. This photo is about twice its actual size. Given its size and the pristine condition of its wings, it has probably just emerged from its cocoon, also known as a chrysalis.
Butterfly
CMMC: Closeup or Macro
Monochrome Monday: August 23, 2021
It amazes me how closely this dragonfly’s markings are to the surroundings.
Butterflies for Monday Macro: August 23, 2021
Male and female Fiery Skippers do the eternal dance.
Butterfly & Honeybee
Butterfly
Here we have a lovely example of a female Fiery Skipper. “Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful?” -Stevie Wonder
Does Anybody Know What This Is?
I’ve never seen anything like this. Check out the outrageous, needle-like abdomen. I’m guessing that it is some kind of ant.
Beautiful Photographs 