The people of this world are like the three butterflies in front of a candle’s flame.
The first one went closer and said: I know about love.
The second one touched the flame lightly with his wings and said:
I know how love’s fire can burn.
The third one threw himself into the heart of the flame and was consumed.
The alone knows what true love is.
Rumi’s “Poem of the Butterflies”
Springtime will soon be upon us, and it will be the time to see beautiful pollinators, such as the Red Admiral butterfly.
The Red Admiral butterfly, scientifically known as Vanessa Atalanta, is a colorful and striking butterfly with black wings marked by red-orange bands and white spots. These butterflies are known for their migratory behavior, often traveling long distances. They can be found in various habitats, including woodlands, parks, and gardens.
They are avid pollinators feeding on nectar from various flowers, as seen in the photos here. Additionally, Red Admiral butterflies serve as a food source for various predators within the ecosystem, thereby contributing to the overall biodiversity of their habitat. Their wingspan is 1 ¾ – 3 inches (4.5 – 7.6 cm) open.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes it has gone through
to achieve that beauty.”
Maya Angelou
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Striking colors! Great photos.
Much gratitude for the feedback, Nes. Thank you.
What a beautiful butterfly Egidio. Well done!
Love the Rumi poem.
Very thankful for your comment, Anne. Thanks.
I’m glad you liked it. I like Rumi’s quotes and poetry.
“The third one threw himself into the heart of the flame and was consumed.”
and the butterfly in the third photo has its wings so tattered it’s so fitting! (will it be okay, I wonder? Of is it just a shape variety?)
Lovely poem and photos, Egidio! 🙂
La conosco bene perché vive sia in Finlandia che in Italia. Grazie delle suggestive citazioni.
Buon weekend!
Beautiful photographs of the butterflies Egidio, we’re looking forward to seeing the first ones of the year appear here too 🦋
So you have Red Admirals too? Excellent.
Beautiful images of red admiral! Love the close-up captures.
Beautiful! We were walking in the hills this morning and the most lovely yellow and green butterflies were flitting around. I can never capture a shot but the image is in my head.
Much gratitude for your comment, Yanti. Thank you.
Grazie per le gentili parole. Buon weekend anche a te.
Spring is not too far away, Xenia. Thanks for the comments.
They travel long distances. I’m glad we share their beauty across the oceans.
Thanks for the comment, Amy.
That sounds like a beautiful butterfly. Thanks for your feedback.
Jo, I cannot do night photography well. I am stubborn and continue to try. Thank you for the kind words.
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I’m impressed, hon 🤗💙
Actually, not sure. My butterfly knowledge is minimal. So is my poetry background. But I really like this one.
So glad you liked the photos. Thank.
Grazie.