The good thing about not specializing too much as a photographer is that one can enjoy shooting whatever subject is available. After a walk to a nearby creek and forest a large macro photography scenario suddenly opened for me…
I shot all photos with a Nikon D7200 and a 105 mm Micro Nikkor lens: a combination that is about right for insects that can fly- or jump-away if one gets too close. A longer lens would be even better but this is what I have!
I know skippers are very common, but I wonder: are there Crystal-winged butterflies where you live?
eduardo libby: photography blog 
There are no crystal-winged butterflies in Ohio, USA—at least none I’ve ever seen. I’d never even seen a photograph of one. What a beautiful animal! And all the skippers I’ve seen have been brown or brown and orange, not nearly as pretty as yours.
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I saw brown and orange skippers too. Their wings resemble a fighter jet. I’m glad you liked the butterfly!
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Wow, the crystal-winged butterfly looks amazing! Hadn’t seen before its appearance on your excellent post. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much! They also look pretty when flying because you see the white stripes waving.
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Never seen a crystal wing before ever. Amazing.
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Thank you so much! I was lucky to have a background that showed the transparency.
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I’ve never seen a crystal winged butterfly! It’s stunning!
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They are very pretty indeed. Never fly too high and mostly stick to the forest interior.
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I have never seen a crystal winged butterfly until this blog. I do spend a lot of time outdoors (Texas, USA).
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I think the northern limit of their range actually reaches Texas but they are probably a rare sight there. Ours like to remain in the forest shadows.
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