Amazon Pics Part 53

Moebius · Post by **Moebius** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:08 am

Another butterfly

This next guy (~1.5 cm) was quite intriguing. He was a metallic moth that hung around with all the butterflies and bees. Followed him around for quite a while on my hands and knees trying to get a pic of him; all the while trying to avoid using getting sand in the camera. He didn't want to ever stay still.

Ken Nelson
Canon 30D
Sigma 150mm

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:35 am

Very nice and intersting. Kind of Swallowtail and one little bee on #1.

What's that kind of soil, looks like a wet sand.
Metallic moth... #2 and #3? ... strange rounded wings

Moebius · Post by **Moebius** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:52 am

Macroluv,

This was on the banks of one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, so yes, it is wet sand.

Ken

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:55 am

Totally incredible Ken….the first photo is a classic “one in a million” shot. A beautiful butterfly and a double capture with the bee flying in. The metallic moth is simply incredible also. I bet that is a new species…it has to be (sorry, I have to pick my jaw up off the floor and put my eyes back into their sockets)

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:07 pm

Enjoyed your pics as always - thanks.

Bruce