The Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya) belong to the family Nymphalidea, is a medium size butterfly with a wingspan of about 40-50mm. It's a sun-loving species, which can usually be found on grassy patches in open areas, often sitting on bare ground. The blue pansy is very common in Pakistan.
Blue Pansy Butterfly
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A truly beautiful collection.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love nature - has so much to offer. Anna :)
These are simply gorgeous Birdy.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I have never seen a butterfly like that before..pretty amazing creatures! Wonderful photos!You have definately captured thier magic and gentle beauty!the first and second photos woud make wonderful meditation/reflection cards..the power of butterfly! Love it! keep creatng!
ReplyDeleteBirdy, although the other Pansies come to my yard, I have never seen the Blue Pansy. Beautiful photos...What a spectacular looking butterfly. The underside has the same look in the other Pansies too. Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful butterflies, especially their inner wings. Great photos!
ReplyDeletegreat set of images. good work
ReplyDeletedefinitely i can relate to the lots of hours you have been following those beauties. I have not seen them in those pairs, they are difficult to take pictures also because they suddenly close their wings.
ReplyDeleteHow i wish there are also the foodplant mentioned with the butterfly. thanks again. The photos are awesome.