This butterfly is known for its see-through wings, but in this photo I liked that I was able to capture the tips of its antenea, while the rest of the butterfly remained out of focus. There are many clearwing butterflies in Central and South American, this one was photographed in Ecuador. Its scientific name is methona confusa. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400 (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second
The first time I saw a photograph of a Clearwing Butterfly my jaw dropped. What an amazing creature you got to see and to photograph, Sean. Your unique perspective draws the viewer in. I love how the yellow tips of its antennae punctuate this image!.
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This butterfly is known for its see-through wings, but in this photo I liked that I was able to capture the tips of its antenea, while the rest of the butterfly remained out of focus. There are many clearwing butterflies in Central and South American, this one was photographed in Ecuador. Its scientific name is methona confusa.
The first time I saw a photograph of a Clearwing Butterfly my jaw dropped. What an amazing creature you got to see and to photograph, Sean. Your unique perspective draws the viewer in. I love how the yellow tips of its antennae punctuate this image!.
Thanks Sue, I was concentrating on those yellow tips and it took a few tries to get them as the focal point using this shallow depth of field.
—– Wings will disappear
—– As vivid tones a latent
—– Toxicity declare .
do we have any of these butter flys in the u,s, a,?
Hi Michael, not this species. They are only in South America and southern Central America.