Open and shut

OK, last shot of this Red Spotted Purple, this time with his dorsal view. He was a great and cooperative subject.

[Margaret Tryon]

Gorgeous.

[Anne ❀]

what a gorgeous butterfly, awesome shot. fav!

[Tara]

@maggie2 Thank you Margaret!
@sunnygreenwood Thanks so much for the fav, Anne!

[m9f9l]

Pretty! I saw one like this when we lived in Tennessee.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

His markings are really beautiful! Great shot.

[tony j sisti]

Amazing midnight color in this little guy!, nice find!

[Tara]

@m9f9l @olivetreeann @tonyjsisti Thanks so much everyone!

[Sue Wilde]

What a rich dark colour

[Tara]

@swilde They are pretty aren't they? Thanks for stopping by!

[Janelle]

Another great capture!!

[Tara]

@turning_40 Thank you!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Pretty!! I would never guess its name...it isn't purple with red spots!

[Tara]

@espyetta I know, right? They're abundant around here and the underneath is different, google them . . .