A monarch butterfly was just fleeing the scene when this friendly fellow flew in. He did not mind me being around at all. Identified as a Zebra Longwing by Cindy at Bug Safari, I have since realized this is the Florida State butterfly.
My first coral colored California Giant Zinnia!
The moss roses
More shots of my model!!! He seemed to be posing for me!
Xoxo-Julie
Great shots Julie ~ Zebras are one of my favorite butterflies to photograph as they do seem to be posing. I love how they gently flit around from flower to flower.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady
Zinnas are great for butterflies. This butterfly is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Julie. Butterflies love zinnias. I just took a photo of a beautiful butterfly too. It was on one of my lantana bushes. I hope to post that this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors in your garden.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Bobbie Lynn
Your Zinnias and Zebras are stunning! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful Butterfly posing among the flowers. Thank you for sharing. A hug Julie
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely butterfly julie . The markings are so striking. I love zinneas too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool butterfly! I've never seen one like it!
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