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Related: About this forumRed admiral butterfly
There was a red admiral on the lilac bush yesterday, but it flitted about and didnt light on a flower long enough to get a shot. I sat by the lilac this afternoon and waited. After a half hour or so, a red admiral arrived and I got this shot.

Walleye
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(87,116 posts)Suitable for framing!
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(6,407 posts)leftieNanner
(16,010 posts)We were in Australia many years ago and my husband was off taking pictures while I relaxed by the pool in a bright colored swim suit. A Ulysses butterfly landed on my hip and rested there for a while before flying away.
Alas, no picture.
Mousetoescamper
(6,407 posts)The Ulysses are magnificent creatures of which I've only seen photos. Photos are second hand. You have an indelible memory that has stayed with you for all these many years.
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(26,182 posts)dai13sy
(563 posts)Butterflies are magical creatures. This Butterfly will bring joy to so many. Thank you for this
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(6,407 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,546 posts)Wonderful clarity and colors, and bokeh out of this world.
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