Recently Shelley and I had an appointment in the area so we decided to stop at the Butterfly Gardens. It's been a while since we'd been and I always enjoy photographing the butterflies. I must admit I was a bit spoiled by Costa Rica butterflies (and moths) last year. Some of the butterflies were the same, but the difference is that there they were native. It was also a good chance to try out a new camera lens.
I think this is an Autumn Leaf - an appropriate name.
Of course, just because there are lots of butterflies in a small area, it doesn't mean they sit still to be photographed. Some of them never seemed to settle. These Common Palmfly (I think) weren't very colorful but they were cooperative subjects.
The Giant Owl Butterflies also tend to perch, although not always in the most convenient spots! In addition to the large "eye" they have quite elaborate patterns on their wings.
Tiger Longwings are one of the ones I saw in Costa Rica.
A few posed with their wings open.
The little pond makes a good background.
The Butterfly Garden also has an "Insectarium" with a variety of exotic insects.
At first it was hard to tell what was in this exhibit. But once you spotted the leaf insects there were lots of them. Amazing camouflage.
Mantises are one of my favorite insects.
This Jungle Nymph was huge! They get over 6 inches long and are one of the heaviest insects.
See all 32 photos in this batch.
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