Painted lady

The small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) tends to enter hibernation towards the autumn, during which time they are an easy target to predator attacks. Up to 50% of the population hibernating in any given area can be eaten. Those surviving can stand up to −21 degrees Celsius without freezing.

Very nice picture but very interesting description attached to the life of this butterfly, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie, Giangiorgio, i miei migliori auguri, Sandor

Hi Sandor,

 

beautiful photo of this butterfly! You were lucky enough to have the whole body in one plane. I think this is a painted lady, not a small tortoiseshell. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_cardui

Kind regards, Vincent

Hi, Vincent. Yes, you are right, this is a painted lady. I am grateful to you for correcting it. I made quite an effort to make the photo perpendicularly to the plane of the "lady". Thanks again. Kind regards, Sandor

A beautiful image, with enough clarity and a neutral background, without distractions. kind regards, Rosario.

Thank you, Rosario, for the kind note. Best regards,- Sandor

Wonderful colors, light and composition, Sandor. A feast for the eyes. Best regards, Paul.

Thank you, Paul, I am glad you like it. Best,- Sandor