At the Olbrich Gardens butterfly exhibit today, one particular julia butterfly was very patient with me. While most of the other butterflies in the dome fluttered about, this one just stood there, posing like a model for several minutes.
I was fascinated by those eyes, and that curled-up proboscis.
Maybe it lingered so long because those compound eyes were just as fascinated with me?
Great close ups of the butterfly. Contrast of the orange and green is beautiful. Thanks for posting,