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Common Mestra
Stanley Jones

Common Mestra (Mestra amymone)

Common Mestra (Mestra amymone: Nymphaliidae) Wingspan 3.5-4.9 cm (1.4-1.9 in). Perched on Lantana.
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Habitat
Butterfly garden planted with native vegetation. Tamualipan Scrub within the South Texas Plains vegetational area at 85 m (279 ft) elevation.
Location
Falcon State Park, Falcon Reservoir, Falcon Heights, Starr County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
November 2018
Scientific name
Mestra amymone
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
gorgeous photo of this beautiful butterfly, love the light through its wings, superb setting and backdrop, top quality image, many tfs!!!!
 
Jonno52
Supporter
Gorgeous, what beautifully patterned wings. I can't quite imagine how you managed the lighting - backlit and frontally lit at the same time. Very skilful work Stanley.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
You've captured a great wing spread in this beautiful Butterfly Stanley. A beautiful image guy.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
He's so beautiful Stanley.... such stunning colours and patterns on him.

Wonderful work my friend.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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