This past Wednesday, Hubby yelled in the door,
"Bring your Camera!" when I hear those words, I
He points up in the top of the tree... 10 feet above my head.
At first it looked like two butterflies, just doing their thing.
But then I realized there was a 3rd butterfly behind, enlarge above photo and you can see the 3rd one
while I squealed and screamed there are THREE of them, Number four arrived.... I sent these pics to my friend who is a published butterfly expert and asked this question?
Holly, these butterflies look like they are killing or eating the big one, are butterflies cannibals?
the answer is NO, this is common for other male butterflies to come and try to lure the female away from the one she chose.. who KNEW?
Who knew indeed. Learn something every day!
ReplyDeleteWell now, how interesting is that. I certainly didn't know that. Pretty butterlies too
ReplyDeletePlease explain what you mean by "action"?
ReplyDeleteDoes her answer mean, that butterflies have multiple sex orgies?
-chuckle-
"Auntie"
If so, why can't we use the WORDS?
ReplyDelete"Auntie"
I did not know!
ReplyDeleteYeah, who knew!! Beautiful photos. What a beautiful butterfly!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic snaps =) of these beautiful butterflies!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a nice Sunday!
The males are "players" I didn't know that... Cool shots so glad Bob spotted the photo op
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a special moment you captured here. Perhaps this post should have had a warning on it,'adults only'. LOL
ReplyDeleteThat is one fantastic photo there Sandra - they are so gorgeous! And I love the added information - I learn something everyday and I love it. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteOh, the poor girl -- too much attention! The photos are incredible.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures ...wonderful colors of the butterflies! Great information...as usual! Hope you are having a nice Sunday.
ReplyDeletei find that quite interesting!
ReplyDeletegreat info, toot! who knew indeed!
as for your photos they are all unique and truly gorgeous!
as bad as the deer in rut. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks complicated! I wasn't aware that the competition continued as far as that...
ReplyDeleteWell that's interesting! Those naughty butterflies! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, and thank you for your kind comments about my blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteMOL MOL MOL MOL MOL
ReplyDeleteNO MATTER THE SPECIES EVERY FEMALE LOVES HAVE MULTIPLE ADMIRES FIGHTING OVER HER. THESE PHOTOS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO BIRDS AND BLOOMS
EXCELLENT AND TELL BOB HE IS A KEEPER FOR YELLING GET YOUR CAMERA.
HUGS MADI AND MOM
ps YOUR SONG WORKED NO RAIN TODAY BUT RETURNING TOMORROW.
Interesting! AND,,,Those photos are picture perfect. What a wonderful camera! Such wondrous creation on wings.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a great find! Great pictures as always!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are amazingly gorgeous! And how often is one able to see four butterflies together like that let alone get terrific pictures of them. Great job capturing those. Hugs
ReplyDeleteInsect porn? You should post an adult (insect) only warning. Hee Hee Hee!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of nature in action. And a Yay to your hubby for spotting it.
Fascinating! Butterfly jealousy!!
ReplyDeleteThis was the first summer I've seen a swallowtail. They must winter in Florida.
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteWent to an interesting butterfly program by a phjotographer and writer who have authored Butterflies of Alabama. Your photo and info was not among their images and stories. Way to go Bob and MadSnapper!
ReplyDeleteKudos to Bob for calling for the MadSnapper! Great job of capturing and telling the story. Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad they are not cannibals...but it would be difficult explaining this to the grands. :) I love that your hubs first instinct was for you to grab your camera.
ReplyDeleteI certainly didn't know!
ReplyDeleteOnly info I am still missing is the name of this butterfly. Awesome pictures.
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