Peggy C's photos with the keyword: Variegated Fritillary

Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta claudia ) - 1st of this year -2021- Usually land on a flower and stay put - Enjoying a feast - Not this one - This flutterby went from flower to flower - Sometimes landing - At times - not - Still did my usual 'butterfly hunt mode' - Don't follow them - All of them are faster than us - Observe the flowers they land on - Plant yourself nearby - They return - At times you can get bunches of shots from one butterfly & a flower - Without moving the camera much - My camera has the option of totally turning off any sounds - Though I know of cameras where it can only be turned down - Have always thought the designer of 'not turning off sound' - Didn't know the first thing about butterflies, wading birds, etc. - Shall we hold classes for them ? 3 PiP

Variegated Fritillary .. in a classic pose .. Euptoita claudia www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Euptoieta-claudia 1st this year ... ** 6 PiP ** on the Left © All Rights Reserved EXPLORE

11 Sept 2016 Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta claudia ) A busy Flutterby going from False Sunnies to Cosmsos .. Just a quick visit and gone ! © All Rights Reserved - Many, many thanks to Pam J for the False Sunflower seeds -- they are really butterfly magnets ! -- EXPLORE --