European Common Blue Butterflies
by Doris Potter
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European Common Blue Butterflies
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Doris Potter
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I was wondering why I couldn't find this butterfly in my North American field guide. After learning that it is a European Common Blue, I found this write up in Wikipedia: "Recently, this butterfly was discovered in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada by Ara Sarafian, an amateur entomologist who observed the butterfly from 2005 to 2008. He contacted the Canadian National Collection of Insects in Ottawa where the butterfly was identified as P. icarus, a new alien butterfly to Canada and to North America. The butterfly seems to be well established and is extending its range from year to year."
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June 22nd, 2013
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John Bailey
Doris this is exquisite. What a wonderful image! Congratulations on it being featured in the Images that Excite You group.
Sandi Mikuse
OMG Doris! This is absolutely magical! I just love the beauty of those gorgeous butterflies perched together on that single white daisy! Wow! L/F
Cheryl Baxter
What a wonderful capture Doris! And so cool that they aren't really common 'yet' to North America. I haven't seen any yet...will be keeping my eyes open! :) v/f
Doris Potter replied:
I bet you will see one before long! Thanks so much for this nice comment and all your recent comments Cheryl. :-)
Peggy King
Aren't they wonderful!! I have seen them here in SW Ontario as well, from Lake Huron to the Niagara peninsula, so they must be well established! Great shot, Doris!!
Doris Potter replied:
They are indeed wonderful! Interesting to know they are in Ontario as well. Thanks Peggy.
R christopher Vest
wow, and you nabbed TWO of them, elegantly positioned and in fine focus. we can see and delight in all of their wonderful "plumage" and those delightful elfin eyes. well done!
Doris Potter replied:
I am soooo lucky! And this was within walking distance from my home! I like your "elfin eyes" comment - very apt. Thanks very much R christopher!
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