Antlion

Antlion

ANTLION DESCRIPTION This photo shows the wings of a small dragonfly-like insect (possibly an antlion) from South Dakota. While these wings are typically clear, they can also reflect iridescent colors at certain angles. PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: Unknown Field...
Placid Giant Owl Butterfly

Placid Giant Owl Butterfly

PLACID GIANT OWL BUTTERFLY DESCRIPTION This is a photo of a placid giant owl butterfly (Caligo placidianus) from Peru, showing an eyespot and the scales that cover the underside of the forewing. PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: ~3.6X Field of view: ~25/64” x 17/64”...
Purple Mountain Swallowtail Butterfly

Purple Mountain Swallowtail Butterfly

PURPLE MOUNTAIN SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY DESCRIPTION This is a photo of a purple mountain swallowtail butterfly (Graphium weiskei) from Papua New Guinea, showing the scales that cover the underside of the hindwing. PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: 4X Field of view:...
Alpine Black Swallowtail Butterfly II

Alpine Black Swallowtail Butterfly II

ALPINE BLACK SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY II DESCRIPTION This is a photo of an alpine black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio maackii) from China, showing the scales that cover the underside of the forewing. PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: 4X Field of view: ~3/8” x 1/4”...
Red Flasher Butterfly

Red Flasher Butterfly

RED FLASHER BUTTERFLY DESCRIPTION This is a photo of a red flasher butterfly (Panacea prola) from Peru, showing the scales that cover the underside of the forewing. PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: 4X Field of view: ~3/8” x 1/4” (9.0mm x 6.0mm) Images in focus stack:...