Blue-eyed Butterfly

[BilliGoatsGruff]

It's been a while since I last used my camera, so I thought I would share my recent shots :)

This first group is of a poor little butterfly that I found stuck in a cold wet part of out backyard. I took it out into the sun to let it warm up and to prevent our dog and kids from stepping on it.
I haven't seen one like this in a long time, never this close up either. The first thing I noticed was the bright blue eye on the underside of its wing.

[BilliGoatsGruff]

It seems winter is definitely upon us! Two frosty nights in a row and another forecasted for tonight.

[BilliGoatsGruff]

I have a definite soft spot for bees. They hold such an important role in the survival of all creatures. I especially love their little yellow pollen pants :)

[Eden]

Lovely images, thanks for sharing! It's a shame that butterflies don't make themselves more readily available to have their photos taken :D

[astronobob]

Nice show and grouse fotos Billi, I just want to know why you stole that poor bees honey to stick that flutterby to your finger :rofl: but hey, the results are pretty keoool, :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Regulus]

Nice sets of photos Billi, I'm glad u got the camera back out.
The Butterfly shots are not easy to get right that close and on a moving hand. Well done.

Trev

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Thanks guys :) that little fella definitely wasn't in a hurry to go anywhere. I didn't even need honey to keep it still! :lol:

Bob, I had no idea what "grouse" meant and had to Google it! The first thing that came up was a bird. Probably not what you meant haha! Thank goodness for Urban Dictionary :rofl:

[astronobob]

:lol: Yeah, Aussie slang and I never been to Melbourne - the word grouse (which rhymes with 'house') means the same as "Sick" or "Filth" - - - ummmm, that's prob not help'n any :rofl:
All meaning - Pretty damn good :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Haha "sick" is the only one I'm familiar with! :lol:

[hotspur]

the common name for this species is Australian Admiral.A delightfully coloured butterfly one of my favourites.

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Thanks for the info :thumbsup: