Here's one with the two Am. Painted Lady BF's and the little silver one. Again, the sun is so bright that it is hard to spot them so I added arrows to help you find them.
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Marsue, lighting was so "perfect" at that instant. The sun was hitting the Monarch and flower just right.
Marilyn, the 'silver' b.f. is some type of hairstreaks. I'm not sure, Grey Hairstreak? Mellanie and Sheila maybe can confirm its identity for sure? I've a similiar Red banded hairstreak here, but haven't gotten one that's like yours. Your mums are beautiful, like alphaba stated earlier. The lighting is just perfect!!!
Thanks Kim. I looked over in bug files for a silver hairstreak but could't find one. Guess I should have looked for "Grey hairstreak". I found a silver-banded hairstreak but it was more greenish with a silver band across the wing--not at all like my little butterfly.
Cat, you picture of the Malachite in post Post #5662805 is out of this world beautiful. Where were you taking that picture? Do you have those at the ranch???????????????Oh my stars!
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