🌿✨ To celebrate #SkipperSunday, we’re sharing a few beautiful clips from our recent butterfly tour in Colombia! 🦋🌸 From vibrant wings to lush landscapes, it was an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more moments from our adventure! #ButterflyTour #Colombia #NatureLovers #SkipperButterflies #WildlifeAdventure #faunaventures #faunaventurestours
Here’s a few clips from one of our stops in Putumayo, Colombia during our last butterflies tour. 🦋✨ The beauty and biodiversity of this region never ceases to amaze!...#faunaventures #faunaventurestours #Putumayo #ButterflyTour #NatureLovers #WildlifeExploration #ColombiaAdventure
A little Monarch (Danaus plexippus) action from the garden. ...#faunaventures #monarchbutterfly
Limenitis arthemis (Red-spotted Purple) from my garden. Wait until the end! ...#faunaventures #faunaventurestours
Castilia perilla
Talk about mimicry! When we first caught a glimpse of this butterfly, we thought it was a species of Heliconius.Castilia perilla belong so the tribe Melitaeini and is a fairly convincing mimic of a Heliconiini. ...#faunaventures #faunaventurestours #butterfliesofcolombia #colombia
We’re thrilled to share a glimpse of the captivating Rekoa meton, also known as the Meton hairstreak, found fluttering gracefully in Emerald Valley, Honduras. This butterfly, ranging from Mexico to Brazil, reminds us of the rich biodiversity our planet has to offer.Did you notice the stunning eye pattern on its wing? It’s nature’s brilliant design, doubling as a defense mechanism against predators.Join us in cherishing these magical moments and the incredible creatures that make them possible. 🌿Have you had a mesmerizing butterfly encounter? Share your experience!—##Engage with us:What’s your favorite butterfly species to spot in the wild? 🦋 Hashtag your sightings with #MetonHairstreak #ButterflyConservation #EmeraldValleyHonduras #FaunaVentures to spread the wonder!
We are still going through our photos from our January Honduras Butterfly tour and I came across this quick clip of the beautiful Silvered Ruby-eye. Seems like a great post for #SkipperSunday
Lycas argentea (Hewitson, 1866)(Silvered Ruby-eye)
11 January 2024
Cortes, Honduras
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Ah, the Carolinas. As the temperature begins to drop, I find myself yearning for the warmth of those summer days....#faunaventures #faunaventurestours
Back from a quick trip to south Florida. Gotta love those Zebras
Heliconius charithonia, (Zebra Heliconian)
Palm Beach County, Florida
15 November 2022
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Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia)
Hidalgo County, Texas
3 November 2022
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Gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)
Hidalgo County, Texas
2 November 2022
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We made it Texas!
Guava Skipper (Phocides polybius)
Cameron County, Texas
30 October 2022
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Look who showed up in the garden! We haven’t seen too many of these beauties this year.
Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)
Iredell County, North Carolina
14 October 2022
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Some munching Monarchs for your Sunday afternoon!
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The Red-bordered Satyr (Gyrocheilus patrobas) is a medium-sized brown butterfly that can be found in Central Arizona south to Central America. Within its range these beauties can be found at mid elevations along stream sides.
Cochise County, Arizona
5 September 2022
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