FROM ATE LYDS

[Lydia Robledo]

While birdwatching in a friend's garden in Boso-Boso, I saw this Bird of Paradise flower stem sticking out in space, crossing my path. I liked the line and color so I took a shot. Lo and behold, when I zoomed, there's a tiny Lycaenid butterfly, a Horaga lefrevei, endemic to the Philippines. My mentor has written it's life's history (photographed from egg, larva, pupa to winged adult) and had it published. I was so happy to frame it fresh. It's a thumbnail butterfly, really small but a real beauty. telyds


Canon 40D 300mm F4L 0.02 sec (1/50) f/14.0 ISO 640

[allylaurente]

Very beautiful butterfly.

[Lydia Robledo]

Yes Ally. The Horaga is one of the many beautiful tiny butterflies we have. Rarely do you find people who take notice of this butterfly and similar species. It is only through the lens of a privileged butterfly watcher that one gets to see the details of God's workmanship and pleasure. It is wonderful that He shares His delight. Thanks for looking. telyds

[Evanjohnn Mendoza]

very beautiful flower!

[Teddy Regpala]

Congrats Ate for that "little" surprise!
It seems it will lay eggs pretty soon. ;D
Way to go endemics!

[Lydia Robledo]

Thanks, Teddy. The female of this butterfly has a duller color. I think this one is male. The female lays egg on the flower buds of the Medenilla flower, endemic to the Phililpines also. The bud is its food. telyds