Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Photography
Related: About this forumThe Red Admiral & the Red-banded Hairstreak
Both butterflies are feeding off the sap.

Red Admiral (left) & Red-namded hairstreak (right)

They blend well with the bark.


6 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The Red Admiral & the Red-banded Hairstreak (Original Post)
Solly Mack
Aug 2012
OP
dixiegrrrrl
(60,140 posts)1. Nice close ups.
We have both of these down here, but I had no idea they drank sap. Course, since they blend in so well with the bark, I have not noticed them.
Solly Mack
(96,276 posts)2. Thanks. I saw something from the deck and walked out to the tree to be sure
of what I was seeing. lol
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)3. I dunno, that first one looks a little kinky.
Nice shots.
Solly Mack
(96,276 posts)4. You need to get out more. :)
(joking)
Thanks.
Celebration
(15,812 posts)5. Hey!
I see some orange!
Solly Mack
(96,276 posts)6. I do too!
Odd names for the critters considering.