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02-Jun-2025 Christine Hanrahan

Brown elfin butterfly

Mer Bleue bog

This small butterfly was numerous on the bog. The larvae feed on plants in the Ericaceae family, many of which grow in bogs. The adults nectar on flowers of the same. This one is on a Labrador Tea plant.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/500s f/4.5 at 160.3mm iso125 full exif

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Dennis Hoyne04-Jun-2025 00:56
Another lovely image, Christine.
Kevin D Warren03-Jun-2025 22:02
Beautiful shot of both the butterfly and the tea.
hayl03-Jun-2025 20:57
I love its name and you've taken a terrific photo of this one.
joseantonio03-Jun-2025 16:48
What a beautiful capture.v
globalgadabout03-Jun-2025 16:39
don't we all enjoy a spot of tea, albeit in varying fashion...love those lively textures..
Helen Betts03-Jun-2025 16:26
Excellent detail in this butterfly closeup. V.
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