Sonoran Blue Print is a photograph by Jim Thompson which was uploaded on December 24th, 2012.
Sonoran Blue Print
by Jim Thompson
Title
Sonoran Blue Print
Artist
Jim Thompson
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Photograph - Photographic Art
Description
The Sonoran Blue butterfly, about the size of a US quarter cent piece, mates in early March. In this image the butterfly is a female laying her eggs on a succulent. These plants grow on the walls of the American River Canyon south of Auburn, California, adjacent to historic highway 49. One can identify this specimen as a female because it has one bright orange spot on each wing. The males have two spots.
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December 24th, 2012
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Elizabeth Reich 3 Days Ago
Fantastic perspective. Congratulations on being selected Artist of the Week Archive Week 198 in 1000 Views on 1 Image. Wonderful collection of work.
Sarah Irland
A beautiful photograph, Jim! I have never seen this kind of butterfly before and you have captured her so well! thanks for sharing. L/F
Jim Thompson replied:
Thank you Sarah. I am not sure of their range, but they do breed and survive as I described, in the American River Canyon east of Sacramento.
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