Collecting Sweet Nectar
by Bruce Bley
Title
Collecting Sweet Nectar
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of a Great Southern White (Ascia monusteer) butterfly was taken while on a trip to Florida.. There were many collecting nectar on this flower bush.
It is found from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, south through tropical America to Argentina. Migratory along the south-eastern coast of the United States, with strays to Maryland, Kansas, and Colorado.
The wingspan is 63–86 mm. Adults are on wing all year round in southern Texas, peninsular Florida and along the Gulf Coast.
Ascia monuste is an example of a migrating species that moves in one direction within its life-span and does not return. It breeds in Florida but sometimes migrates along the coast up to 160 km to breed in more suitable areas.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created.. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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January 23rd, 2014
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Comments (22)
Sarahphim Art
Gorgeous capture! Is there anything more beautiful than the combination of both butterfly and flower? Nope! L/Fav
Robyn King
Gorgeous work Bruce, Congratulations on your well deserved features:)) sharing
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the lovely comment and congrats. Robyn. I sincerely appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
My fave combo of living things, Bruce. Very lovely! It is with honor and great pride that I chose you as our "artist for the day" in our WFS group, and due to the quality and integrity of your artworks, you are so very well deserving! This newest honor is only bestowed upon family members, friends, and fine artists, within our fine group of grand artists from all around the world. Thanks very much for sharing your expertise of your artistic talents with us and for your inspiration you give to so many other artists from our worldwide connections! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature as your "artist of the day" in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery", Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Caitlyn Grasso
I like the contrast between the vibrant flower and the pastel butterfly! L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Caitlyn. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph and thank you for the L.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Seasons of Beauty", Shawn. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Eva, Thank you for the feature in the group "Butterflies Are Forever". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Mariola. I truly appreciate the feature in the group "BUGS BUGS and more BUGS". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Must Create Art". I am very grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Joe, I really appreciate the feature in the group "Excellent Self-Taught Artists". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
JT, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Butterflies". I am very grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day", Robert. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Artist News", Nadine and Bob. I really appreciate it.
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