Orange eyed butterfly found in a shadowy rock crevice

[JBW]

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.

[JBW]

Nice capture.

originally he was sitting with his wings extended. When I tried to get close he flew into the crevice. Lots of shadow and the white areas were very bright. A good teaching tool for pp.

Here is the pre pp shot.

[Geoff F]

Just wondering, but is that actually a moth? Which would explain the rather dark location.

[JBW]

Just wondering, but is that actually a moth? Which would explain the rather dark location.

I often see this type flying in the daylight. When I first saw him he was on our patio. Later he flew into the greenery. But he may well be a moth.
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[Geoff F]

It is what looks like feather shaped antennae that makes me wonder about it being a daylight moth.

[JBW]

It is what looks like feather shaped antennae that makes me wonder about it being a daylight moth.

I did a web search but couldn't find a confirming photo. but he certainly has feathers.