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Lyside Sulphur
Lyside Sulphur (Kricogo lyside: Pieridae) Wingspan 3.8-6.0 cm (1.5-2.4 in). Nectaring Crucita (Eupatorium odoratum: Asteraceae). National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Planted butterfly garden with native plants with riparian woods just north of the Rio Grande in the South Texas Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Planted butterfly garden with native plants with riparian woods just north of the Rio Grande in the South Texas Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
Location
National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2016
Scientific name
Kricogo lyside
Equipment used
Canon
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A beautifully, detailed image of this Sulphur Stanley. Beautifully captured guy.
 
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Opus Editor
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Such a pretty pastel green colouring on his wings!!!

A beautiful picture of this sulphur - an excellent job you've done here lad. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
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A wonderful and beautifully lit composition Stanley! The subtle pastel washes of the Sulphur contrast perfectly with the vivid green and lilac of the Crucita! Nice work!

Chris
 
He complements the flowers so well, Stanley (or should I say the flowers complement him so well?).
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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