Another early butterfly, a Peacock (Inachis io).
The large 'eye' markings are to deter attack from the rear and I think I have managed to capture an angle which would frighten most predators.
The background was a bit of a problem so I did what I could with it; but I may return to this image another day.
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Thread: Butterfly's Defensive Face
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28th March 2011, 07:16 PM #1
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Butterfly's Defensive Face
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29th March 2011, 04:45 AM #2
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Re: Butterfly's Defensive Face
Looks pretty scary to me! Nice shot. Looks like a mask of some kind . . .
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29th March 2011, 05:44 PM #3
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Re: Butterfly's Defensive Face
Yes, Elise, in some ways this reminds me of those scary masks that are worn by some African dancers.
Admittedly, that view of a butterfly's bum isn't very flattering to the insect; but I have loads of photos from the commoner angles and wanted something different.
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