Sunday, February 24, 2013

Aphrodite Fritillary

Aphrodite Fritillary on Butterfly Weed
 The Aphrodite fritillary is a colorful butterfly that is found in the north eastern half of the United States and south eastern Canada. They are a nectar butterfly and are frequently seen on bright flowers such as this butterfly weed milkweed. Since they usually frit from flower to flower in search of nectar they are also good pollinators. They over winter as a first instar larva (caterpillar) so there is usually only one brood per summer.  I photographed this butterfly at Crex Meadows back when it was a bit warmer outside.



9 comments:

Modern Mom said...

Beautiful capture. Hope you'd find time to visit my entry.

Laura said...

what a beauty!

Anonymous said...

Really beautiful macro work!
~Linda

msdewberry said...

Beautiful capture!

DeniseinVA said...

Thank you very much for once again linking with Today's Flowers. This photo, flower and butterfly is fantastic!

Nonnie said...

magnificent macro!

Anonymous said...

what a lovely capture of such a stunning butterfly!

Bettey said...

Such pretty details and colors!

Emily said...
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