Actually, this one is a moth, a pretty one though! Moths at rest will have their wings spread. A butterfly will keep its wings straight up over its back with the exception of mating or laying eggs. Moths have a slightly thicker body than a butterfly with much brighter colors on the wings. Butterflys generally have pale colors.
Artist Reply: Thanks! I really thought it was a butterfly. :)
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Kathie Nichols 19 Nov 2007
Wonderful capture Angel!Stanley Layman 20 Sep 2007
Actually, this one is a moth, a pretty one though! Moths at rest will have their wings spread. A butterfly will keep its wings straight up over its back with the exception of mating or laying eggs. Moths have a slightly thicker body than a butterfly with much brighter colors on the wings. Butterflys generally have pale colors.Joanna Jungjohann 20 Sep 2007
very beautiful image and subject angelMichael Forbus 20 Sep 2007
Great shot of this butterfly. Wonderful image. Michaelmahesh konsam 20 Sep 2007
beautiful shot!!