A Small Punctuation

Or to give it its proper name, the comma butterfly. It's also one of the more placid species which, with care, will allow a very close approach.

The distinguishing 'comma' is clearly visible in this shot

There are other butterflies in the area, though not so cooperative as the comma. This next shot is a red admiral, high at the top of a buddleia.

And from yesterday, a speckled wood.

Just one more shot, this time of a mushroom that's appeared in the garden. Mushrooms are like transient visitors. They appear, seemingly overnight, stay for a little while but then melt away over a few days.

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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.

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This Post Has 12 Comments

  1. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    6 Sep 2010

    The comma is quite a striking butterfly, such elaborate wings. :up:

  2. gdare

    6 Sep 2010

    Butterflies are catching last sunny days, soon it will be no food for them :awww:

  3. Words

    6 Sep 2010

    Mick, I agree. Their colours are vibrant, and they outshine may other species despite their relatively small size.

  4. Words

    6 Sep 2010

    Thanks Erwin!

  5. Words

    7 Sep 2010

    Darko, I know. The ones we have are very active in feeding when they can. We've got lots of plants that they like so there should be food for a while yet as long as it doesn't get too cold. Lots of rain today 🙁

  6. filipinaballerina

    7 Sep 2010

    beautiful photo of the wing scales!!

  7. Words

    8 Sep 2010

    Chris, thanks! I love the colours and pattern on commas!

  8. SittingFox

    8 Sep 2010

    Very picturesque post! 🙂 I haven't seen a comma at all this year :insane:

    I love the mushroom photo too. Very delicate.

  9. Words

    8 Sep 2010

    Adele, I've seen a few commas, but not many. The mushroom has done that mushroom thing of radically changing shape. I'll post some shots later!

  10. anonymous

    10 Sep 2010

    Crafty green Poet writes:

    The comma is one of my favourite butterflies and its nice that we're seeing more of them in Scotland than we used to. Your photos are lovely,

    Crafty green poet
    http://craftygreenpoet.blogspot.com

  11. Words

    11 Sep 2010

    Thanks Juliet!

  12. Wulpen

    19 Oct 2012

    Great photos

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