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April Fool

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 8, 2012109 views5 comments

April 8th 51 degrees here in Southeasten Minnesota, this butterfly or moth landed on a branch on one of our trees in the backyard to warm up a bit in the Sun. It is too early for this type of insect at these temps. His future is not bright since we are supposed to have a hard freeze the next couple of mornings. Very few flowers abound, a few daffodils and tulips, some flowering trees but that is it. a55, ISO 100 handheld because I had to be quick to get this shot.I do not know what the name of this Moth or Butterfly is. I have not observed this insect before in this area.Identification assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Comments are always welcome.

William Gillis
Minnesota

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5 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 8, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Sorry, I can't help with the ID. The background is a little busy, but the subject stands out well anyway. Very unusual for you to get this shot this time of the year. I've seen a few moths out and about already here in Ohio as well, but nothing this colorful.

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Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on April 9, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Good details William,Can't help with ID either.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on April 9, 2012 at 12:34 PM

I don't know the ID either, but I saw a couple of these at the arboretum yesterday here in northern Illinois. Nice details and comp in this image.

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Comment posted by Dan Borzynski on April 11, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

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Comment posted by William Gillis on April 12, 2012 at 5:58 AM

Thank You Dan for the ID.

It is appreciated.

William Gillis

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