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Magnificent Owl Butterfly
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Photographed at the butterfly exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He was taking a drink from the wet sponge found around the exhibit and they also have cut fruit for the b'flies to drink from such as melons or oranges. The flower behind him is a type of verbena very attractive to butterflies. Here's some additional information on this type of butterfly: An owl butterfly is in the genus Caligo which means darkness. They are known for their huge eyespots, which resemble owls' eyes. They are found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central, and South America. Owl butterflies are very large, 65�200 mm (2.6�7.9 in), and fly only a few meters at a time, so avian predators have little difficulty in following them to their settling place. However, the butterflies preferentially fly in dusk, when few avian predators are around. There are various named types of owls, this one is the largest called Magnificent Owl. (some info from wikipedia)

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.GIGIBL
07/07/15 3:35 PM GMT
Lovely shot very well captured.
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::mirto56
07/07/15 3:58 PM GMT
Interesting camouflage as perhaps larger predators would think he is an owl or something yummy to eat. Mother Nature and her interesting ways. Well done, Kathy.
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
::biffobear
07/07/15 4:25 PM GMT
Lovely..Like a huge eye..Used to startle the birds I think....R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
::jerseygurl
07/07/15 5:12 PM GMT
He's A beauty Kathy - his markings and color blend in nicely with his environment and that eye is very deceptive - first time I have seen one of these fine specimens - Great Capture and thanx for sharing!!!:-):-):-)!!!
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::tigger3
07/07/15 7:37 PM GMT
I really think this is a good one, and your narrative was very well written. Thanks for sharing this one with us. The last time I went to a butterfly exhibit in Fort Wayne, I found it very disturbing as there were so many dead ones laying around, in the enclosure. Not sure why,but it really bothered me. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Ramad
07/07/15 9:05 PM GMT
Good one of this butterfly Kathy. The morpho butterfly is very similar but smaller and the inside of their wings are a dark blue. Nice capture with sharp details.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.susanlynn
07/07/15 9:23 PM GMT
Gorgeous close up of this magnificent creature Kathy.
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Life is a Constant Audition
::LynEve
07/08/15 11:41 AM GMT
A fine capture Kathy - the butterfly 'eyes' are very striking.
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
::Jimbobedsel
07/08/15 2:44 PM GMT
Well done, Kathy. Great looking shot of the butterfly. This makes me think that I should make another trip to the Butterfly House that is about 40 miles from me. Excellent color and clarity.
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::icedancer
07/08/15 6:08 PM GMT
Fabulous shot of this gorgeous butterfly in such colour and detail, he looks so soft. I've never seen one of these before and thanks for sharing
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