Olive Hairstreak Butterfly - Mitoura grynea - Juniper Hairstreak
by Carol Senske
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Olive Hairstreak Butterfly - Mitoura grynea - Juniper Hairstreak
Artist
Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Olive Hairstreak Butterfly (Mitoura grynea) is a lovely little hairstreak that shows up along the seaside during the summer. It is also called the Juniper Hairstreak. They are usually found in stands of Red Cedar and disturbed places.
This one was photographed July 10, 2012, on Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park, New Jersey, USA.
http://www.butterfliesofmassachusetts.net/juniper-hairstreak.htm
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Callophrys-gryneus
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July 11th, 2012
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Comments (13)
Nancy Kane Chapman
Wonderful to see this beauty again, Carol. The flower frame and the unusual color and butterfly design are spectacular! F/L++
Bette Devine
This is so special! Very, very beautiful! ( I have to respond to your remarks about Australian Butterflies. Will do so soon.) x F
Nancy Kane Chapman
Oh....Oh....Oh......such a beautiful portrait! And what a name for this one...!!! F/L+++
Carol Senske replied:
You are wonderful to make time to comment on a few images, Nancy - I appreciate it so much! Thank you:>)
Elizabeth Winter
beautiful capture of the butterfly and flowers! v
Carol Senske replied:
They are like tiny jewels, aren't they:>) Thank you for the vote and lovely comment!
Mary Wolf
Voted and favorite this lovely image!
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you for the honor of a vote and a favorite! So wonderful to know you like this little butterfly.
Mary Wolf
This is such a beautiful image, Carol! Lovely work. Thank you also for all your hard work over the years with the Beautiful Scenery group here on FAA. :)
Carol Senske replied:
You are so kind, Mary! I've enjoyed every moment of my time with the group, largely due to the high quality of work shared by the artists.
Lenore Senior
Absolutely gorgeous work! Instant v/f
Carol Senske replied:
Hi, Lenore:>) Hope your weekend is going well and you're enjoying it to the fullest! Thank you for you oh, so wonderful comment and for the V/F! I'm delighted:>)
Carol Senske
Thank you very much for the Feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery! Love this group:>)
Doris Potter
This is great Carol! Look at those lovely colors. It is so fine and furry looking and nicely set off by the white flowers.
Carol Senske replied:
Thanks, Lady:>). Hairstreaks are like miniature swallowtails with the tiny "hairs" on their hind wings.
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