Continuing the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival theme from the last two weeks, I am sharing photos today that were taken in Bambi's Butterfly House. Many you've seen here before but they are oldies but goodies to me.
I've also included a few fun butterfly facts because a trip to The Butterfly House is also an educational experience.
This attraction is exclusive to The Flower & Garden Festival each year. I always try to plan enough time to see all the displays and to snap a few (dozen;) shots.
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Peter has had very good luck with butterflies landing on his shirt because he usually wears lighter colors. They're attracted to yellow shirts or any bright colors. Once they are on you, you can't brush them away which leads to a lot of laughs and attracts attention from everyone around as you kind of wait for them to move on.
I've had them softly land on my head because they were attracted to the scent in my hair care products or perfume. I don't wear a lot of perfume, just a light dusting of powder in the morning is enough to attract them. Colorful hair ribbons and bows are very attractive to them. Juice boxes and fruit as well.
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| Great Southern White Ascia monuste |
As you can see from these pics you really get to see all the life stages up close and personal.
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| A Queen and a caterpillar |
Moths
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Fly by night
Rest with wings open
Have straight or feathery antennae
Are fat and hairy
Butterflies
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Fly in daylight
Rest with wings closed
Have club-tipped antennae
Are slim-bodied
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| Zebra Longwing Heliconius charitonius |
This Zebra Longwing butterfly is the official state butterfly of Florida. It enjoys shade and doesn't stay long in open sunny locations. It lays its eggs on passion vine leaves. Passion vines just happen to contain a toxin that are consumed by the caterpillars, making the adult butterflies poisonous to predators.
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| Queen Danaus gilippus |
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To help freeze the action and increase your chances of getting a sharp picture, use a fast shutter by increasing your ISO to 400. These were taken with an ISO of 400. If you use a tripod, leave the head loose so you can quickly readjust it as the butterfly moves. I don't use a tripod in the butterfly house. It seems to me it would be a tripping hazard for kids preoccupied with looking at the butterflies.
Most butterflies make no sound, but some in Florida and Texas make a loud clicking sound with their wings.
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing
Butterfly Information Source: http://www.butterflydatabase.com/
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Beautiful photos, Deb!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Besides the ISO 400, do you recall what your other camera settings were? Or what would you recommend? I'm just trying to learn how to (really) use my camera. They're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth! This is one attraction at the F&G designed for all ages. Your kids would just love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy and thanks for asking! As soon as I get my computer back I'll send you the details:) In the meantime check this out -
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Love taking photos in the Butterfly Garden. I have some great ones taken with just a point and shoot.
ReplyDeleteYea, Bambi's Butterfly House is a must do me. I've gotten some good ones with a P&S too. They're right in your face-literally!!
ReplyDeleteDeb your pics are awesome, I love the F & G Butterfly House, They are so pretty. And I learned some new things about the them too
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane!! I always learned something new when we visit the F&G butterfly house. Last time it was the state butterfly for FL. Never knew! Can't wait to get my computer back to share some new pics!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, there is so much to see and take pics of ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Buckeye! Those are some wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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