Red Heliconius Hecale Butterfly
by Tim Abeln
Title
Red Heliconius Hecale Butterfly
Artist
Tim Abeln
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Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a red colored heliconius hecale butterfly drinking from a flower. Instead of eating, butterflies get their nurishment from drinking. They have a long narrow tube in their mouth called a proboscis that acts as a straw. They usually set on top of a flower and drink the nectar, but it can basically be anything that dissolves in water like tree sap, dung, pollen or rotten fruit. They are attracted to sodium found in salt and sweat. This is why they sometimes even land on people in Butterfly Parks. Sodium as well as many other minerals is vital for the butterflies reproduction.
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July 20th, 2017
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Comments (27)
Kristin Brown
Vibrant colors! Superb clarity! Congratulations on your outstanding photograph being featured on the home page of "Your Very Best Photography" group on Fine Art America! LFGT
Bukunolami Olamilokun
Lovely butterfly but then again I love all butterflies. This is a stunning photo. Glorious work Tim.
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Bukunolami! There is a new butterfly in my gallery and more coming in the next few days.
Marvin Spates
Tim this is such a beautiful photograph! I loved reading your description about butterflies very informative! LF
Anita Faye
Featured on Groovy Butterflies 8/6/2017! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
I'ina Van Lawick
Gorgeous shot, Tim. Mostly I see 'koolwitjes' in my garden, and they never seem to land anywhere. Will have to take time to visit a flower garden when the crazy traffic of summer is done. There is a lovely dahlia garden 45 min. from here. lf
Tim Abeln replied:
I believe you have a good chance of finding monarch butterflies on some types of Dahlia. Sounds like a great idea and I look forward to see your photos! ;) Thank you l'ina!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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