This one goes by a few names — the emerald awlet, the green awl, small green awlet and a few others derivatives on the theme. Whichever you choose to go with, it’s a fine looking little butterfly, found in Thailand and a few other spots in that part of the world. I photographed this one down on the Malay Peninsula of Thailand at Kaeng Krachan National Park. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/3.5 at 1/80th of a second.
I agree with Shardae. Looks like a bee body. Also doesn’t look too green to me. How in the world do you get it to be still for a photograph! Or is that you use a zoom lens and it doesn’t know you’re there taking a picture
I’m with your Mom and Shardae on this one–is it a bee or a butterfly?!(Maybe a lost mascot for Muhammed Ali?) But I am most impressed that it was still enough for you to get this shot!
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This one goes by a few names — the emerald awlet, the green awl, small green awlet and a few others derivatives on the theme. Whichever you choose to go with, it’s a fine looking little butterfly, found in Thailand and a few other spots in that part of the world. I photographed this one down on the Malay Peninsula of Thailand at Kaeng Krachan National Park. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/3.5 at 1/80th of a second.
It’s a bee with butterfly wings. I don’t trust it. Beautifully shot though!!
I agree with Shardae. Looks like a bee body. Also doesn’t look too green to me. How in the world do you get it to be still for a photograph! Or is that you use a zoom lens and it doesn’t know you’re there taking a picture
I’m stealth Mom. All about taking my time.
This freakazoid is awl that and a bag of chips.
I’m with your Mom and Shardae on this one–is it a bee or a butterfly?!(Maybe a lost mascot for Muhammed Ali?) But I am most impressed that it was still enough for you to get this shot!
And apparently quite a rarity. My guide was beside himself when we spotted it.
What a beautiful little winged insect!