I was so excited when I spotted this in my garden late yesterday afternoon. I told myself that I would be using this for a post for sure! And then, along comes Jake‘s challege. I was all “Yahoo!”
I am no entomologist (and yes, I googled it), so if anyone knows the name of this butterfly/moth, please feel free to comment.
Ah. Feel free to comment anyway. Even if you aren’t an expert of le magnifique papillion. (I knew that one 🙂 )
Makes me think of a beautiful ballerina
And just because I thought these were also very cute…
Though they look very similar, I see a difference in the tips of the bees’ wings. When I enlarged the photo on the computer screen, I was amazed at the intricate beauty of those wings.
I hope you enjoyed the close-ups and encourage you to click here for more.
Many thanks Jake.
Dear Bliary 
Incredible! Good job on a close up! Really beautiful!
Thanks! I was excited about it. I need a life:-)
Very nice! Could it be a sulphur moth?
Oh my gosh! I just googled sulphur moth and I think you are spot on! Thanks. I didn’t know they could be such pretty ballerinas. 🙂
They are so pretty! The more I photograph, the more all this variety amazes me.
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Such gorgeous close-ups, Gemma. Well done. I love it when the challenge come at just the right moment. 🙂
Thanks, AD. Makes it less – ah – challenging 😉 .
great close ups, well done..;)
Thanks, Gerry.
Peace 🙂
I like your moth photos 🙂
Thanks, Judy. It sure was purdy 🙂
I never want to get that close to a bee, wing beauty or no wing beauty. xo G
I think I ate one of those butterflies once, ballerina or no ballerina. Yum. xo Cupcake
You two crack me up. It’s not a stinging bee, I don’t think 🙂
We’re thinking the butterfly’s a moth. Change of heart ?
Beautiful close-ups!
Thank you, Mara. That moth was very cooperative. So we’re the bees, come to think of it. 🙂
Good Choices Gemma , I love your work for this week topic ,Thanks for sharing 🙂
Ah. But you are the master 🙂 .
Thanks, Jake.
Amazing shots!
Thanks, C&C. I was so lucky to spot them.
Lovely, Really lovely! It reminds me of a photo I shot yesterday in my Mum’s garden of a Bumble Bee taking pollen from a flower. I am SO behind – again it was only yesterday I got the ‘Growth’ shot which is a bit late but hey, that’s life!! 😀
Thanks, Imogen. No rush. This is suppose to be fun. Not like we’re getting paid for it. Now THAT would be fun. I wish I had a job doing this. 🙂
No pressure. Enjoy…
oh well done Gemma…that butterfly is so transparent. I love macro images like these
Thanks, Jo. A true compliment coming from you. 🙂
Awww
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A beautiful and magical close-up.
I was very excited. It doesn’t take much 🙂 .