Another one of our really small butterflies is the Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) with a wingspan of just 35mm.
This one is a female which I was able to shoot recently.
The Holly Blue is the first of the small blue species to emerge in the year.
I always find butterflies difficult to photograph - either they don't settle at all or if they do their wings are closed. If they settle with wings spread then they see me coming and fly off just as I've got them in focus:)
ReplyDeleteSome are more difficult to approach than others D.
DeleteThey appear to slow up in the afternoon, especially the males {:))
It's always nice to see these Roy, they're few and far between around this area...[;o)
ReplyDeleteYes I don't see many Trevor, I don't think I recorded one last year.
DeleteBeautiful images of this beautiful little blue butterflies. top
ReplyDeleteOh comme il est beau ! Je ne l'ai jamais croisé.
ReplyDeleteJolies photos.
Pour la bécassine, je les prends en photos dans une réserve en France. Elles sont très proches de nous. 2 mètres parfois.
Bises
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteHolly blue! What a pretty name! Very nice photos, Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathie.
DeleteAnother gorgeous butterfly. You cetainly see and are able to photograph them so well
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteExcellent photos of this pretty butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteHey Roy... Now that's a tiny pretty one. I see one similar to this one,but never can get a shot of it. It is way to busy for this old gal to keep up with ;).
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks Old Gal.{:))
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