Butterfly in the Sonoran Desert Musuem is a photograph by Donna Greene which was uploaded on April 10th, 2011.
Butterfly in the Sonoran Desert Musuem
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect. The butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts, egg, larva, pupa and adult. Butterflies have large,... more
by Donna Greene
Title
Butterfly in the Sonoran Desert Musuem
Artist
Donna Greene
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect. The butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts, egg, larva, pupa and adult. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured Butterflies feed primarily on nectar from flowers. Some also derive nourishment from pollen, tree sap, rotting fruit, dung, decaying flesh, and dissolved minerals in wet sand or dirt. Butterflies are important as pollinators for some species of plants although in general they do not carry as much pollen load as bees. They are however capable of moving pollen over greater distances. Flower constancy has been observed for at least one species of butterfly.
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April 10th, 2011
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Comments (12)
Femina Photo Art
Donna this is another super capture! I agree with everything that Chris said, and must add again, that the color, clarity and composition are just great. A fave and a vote:)
Chris Gudger
I am inspired by this picture. You have dont two things here that I haven't. you have gotten two butterflies on one plant. And you've caught a butterfly on "final approach."
Donna Greene replied:
Thank you for your kind comment. It took a ton of shots before I got this one.
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