This earth-toned butterfly likes meadows and oak woodlands and is the Propertius Duskywing. The males perch on hilltop openings to await receptive females, and, yes, this one was spotted on a hilltop opening. Is that why this butterfly is named after a Latin poet? Erynnis propertius
Perhaps this beautiful butterfly is reciting the following lines from Propertius, as he awaits his desired female. Lovely image.
"Cynthia first captivated wretched me with her eyes, I who had never before been touched by Cupid." (I.1.1-2)
"Your love has buried all others, nor has any woman after you put sweet fetters upon my neck." (III.15.11-2) Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 04-16-2009
This IS a lovely shot. If I were a butterfly, I'd certainly find this fella more attractive than the more colorful species. Earth tones...that's what I'm talkin' about baby! ;^) Kathe @ 04-16-2009
The detail in this butterflies wings is absolutely exquisite. Love the patterning..and the subtle brown/green contrast. Marcie @ 04-17-2009
a lovely butterfly and a wonderful capture! mary @ 04-17-2009
What a fabulous pattern on the top wing, the contrast of that ruby color, black, white — and the tobacco on bottom wing — just gorgeous! Elaine @ 04-17-2009
This earth-toned butterfly likes meadows and oak woodlands and is the Propertius Duskywing. The males perch on hilltop openings to await receptive females, and, yes, this one was spotted on a hilltop opening. Is that why this butterfly is named after a Latin poet? Erynnis propertius
Perhaps this beautiful butterfly is reciting the following lines from Propertius, as he awaits his desired female. Lovely image.
"Cynthia first captivated wretched me with her eyes, I who had never before been touched by Cupid." (I.1.1-2)
"Your love has buried all others, nor has any woman after you put sweet fetters upon my neck." (III.15.11-2) Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 04-16-2009
This IS a lovely shot. If I were a butterfly, I'd certainly find this fella more attractive than the more colorful species. Earth tones...that's what I'm talkin' about baby! ;^) Kathe @ 04-16-2009
The detail in this butterflies wings is absolutely exquisite. Love the patterning..and the subtle brown/green contrast. Marcie @ 04-17-2009
a lovely butterfly and a wonderful capture! mary @ 04-17-2009
What a fabulous pattern on the top wing, the contrast of that ruby color, black, white — and the tobacco on bottom wing — just gorgeous! Elaine @ 04-17-2009
"Cynthia first captivated wretched me with her eyes, I who had never before been touched by Cupid." (I.1.1-2)
"Your love has buried all others, nor has any woman after you put sweet fetters upon my neck." (III.15.11-2)
Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 04-16-2009
Kathe @ 04-16-2009
Marcie @ 04-17-2009
mary @ 04-17-2009
Elaine @ 04-17-2009