The eyespots on the wings are a defense mechanism that are not only used to frighten predators away, but also to confuse the predators into thinking that the eyespots are the target, allowing the butterfly to escape with only a small part of the wing being lost.
A great shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
gorgeous capture. loved it.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture with appropriate info.... I didn't know it was a defence mechanism.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and not at all a filure.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular capture !
ReplyDeleteNä, den där var inte misslyckad. Du kanske hade velat haft den skarpare, men fin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great & nice shot i like your effort.
ReplyDeleteSoo Beautiful.Awesome+++
ReplyDeleteNice shot and good information.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love these colors, gorgeous butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful capture, and gorgeous butterfly on the flower!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!! Reminds me of the Buckeye Butterfly a little bit.
ReplyDeletePerfection, my dear Shiju.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I got my TEN year Indian visa yesterday. I wish I could come every year for ten years. I will need a cure in Kerala. Hope the doctor responds. You will need to work on him for me.
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That's a lovely shot!
ReplyDeleteA great photo! The colors in the butterfly are a beautiful combination.
ReplyDeleteHi, came here from Nancy's blog. You have a beautiful shot there. Interesting facts to go along with it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThey are winking at me.
ReplyDeleteThats a wonderful composition, this beautiful butterfly and the flower. Great shot!
ReplyDeletePERFECTION!
ReplyDeleteHa! Learned something new. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, Shiju. Extraordinary composition and clarity.
Gorgeous, my friend. Thank you for the additional information and for sharing at YSB this week. xoxo
ReplyDeleteA perfect capture!
ReplyDeleteWow - breathtakinv
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot. The colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, the butterfly is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Absolutely wonderful. Have a great week. Greetings from Romania.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteGod who created is a master architect.
Absolutely incredible!! The detail is amazing!
ReplyDeleteExtremely gorgeous! l like it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning capture!
ReplyDeleteLook at this butterfly!! Beautiful shot!
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Simply gorgeous shot!
ReplyDeleteInteresting information and great shot! Wonderful contrast.
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome photo ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteps. thanks for linking up withMagical Monday Meme didn't notice link on your blog post????
That photos is unbelievably wonderful. A treat to behold.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's gorgeous
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