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Brazilian Skipper
Stanley Jones

Brazilian Skipper (Calpodes ethlius)

Brazilian Skipper (Calpodes ethlius: Hesperiidae) These skippers have a wingspan of 4.5-6.1 cm (1.8-2.4 in). Perched on Esperanza leaves (Tecoma stans: Bignoniaceae) Photographed at Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek.
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Habitat
Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek.
Location
Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2012
Scientific name
Calpodes ethlius
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens, ISO 100, Shutter speed 1/250 with in camera flash, f/13.
Pops1
A super close up, the detail is brilliant, a lovely capture Stanley.
3 great posts mate
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Are those eyes I am looking at??

If so, how amazing and a beautiful macro shot Stanley.
 
jbpixels
Interesting again and again how diverse butterflies are. Thought it to be a moth but found it is 100% a butterfly. Great detailed capture.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Cor... what wonderful detail you have here Stanly. Great eye contact too with this very nice skipper.

Thanks lad.
 

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