Another One of Those Odd Name

This butterfly is called a Red Spotted Purple butterfly - haven't figured out why since he appears blue with orange spots to me! Only butterfly that's made his way back so far.

[Joy's Focus]

Ok, WOW and Triple Fav!

[Tony]

Beautifully spotted and captured. Fav

[Frances Tackaberry]

Gorgeous butterfly! What an amazing capture!

[Leana Niemand]

What a beautiful color!

[Lynne]

Beautiful. I don't think I've seen one like this before. So vibrant.

[gloria jones]

Beautiful capture, details

[GaryW]

Fabulous color and detail. That is a perfect specimen also!

[Anne ❀]

fav, fav, fav .... awesome details

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[Tracie Broadhead]

beeeeeautiful!

[Anja]

Such a pretty butterfly! Great capture!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

He's beautiful, whatever his name!

[Dyan Stevens]

What a beautiful butterfly!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

very pretty

[Joanna kate]

Beautiful against the green

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful.

[sally agnew]

Stunning colours and markings :)

[Janet B.]

Oh, the beautiful details you've captured on this lovely butterfly! Isn't it exciting to have one back? With many more to follow, I'm looking forward to your wonderful butterfly images! I've only seen cabbage whites around here so far...can't wait for more! :-)

[Nicole]

Beautiful butterfly!

[Gayle]

Too gorgeous for words! A definite fav! :-)

[Jane Pittenger]

What a beauty

[Lynda McG]

Beautiful - I just love butterflies!

[sarah]

Fabulous!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful. Fav

[Julie Ryan]

love the contrast -- such a pretty blue and all the green!

[Helen K]

Beautiful

[Allison Maltese]

Nice light and a wonderful capture.

[ShirleyB]

Lovely detailed shot of a beautiful butterfly