Atlantis Fritillary on Orange Milkweed

13 July 2015
Nymphalidae Heliconiinae Speyeria atlantis Atlantis Fritillary Asclepiadaceae Asclepias tuberosa Orange Milkweed Butterfly Milkweed Pleurisy Root Chigger flower

Atlantis Fritillary on Orange Milkweed | ©2015 David Allio

 

An Atlantis Fritillary Speyeria atlantis butterfly feeds on an Orange Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa in Madison County, North Carolina.

camera: Nikon D60 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
focal length: 200mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/1600th – ISO 400

Posted on: 13 July 2015