Hamadryas februa (Nymphalidae)

Picture is not upside down! This is the usual resting position of this species on trees.

comments (3)

John Sullivan

Lion

This photo is just mesmerizing. I hope it made some nice loud cracker sounds for you! I have heard some other Hamadryas species make their sounds and it is always a surprise. Posted one year ago
1. Sergio112358
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks John. This particular individual was totally silent at the time, but I am looking forward to hearing those sounds in the future, never have. Posted one year ago
2. 1. John Sullivan
    
    Lion
    
    I think they make the sound when they fly off of whatever they are clinging to. It is quite surprising to hear, coming from a smallish butterfly. Posted one year ago

The Gray Cracker

The Gray Cracker or Grey Cracker is a species of cracker butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Argentina north through tropical America to Mexico. Rare strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas. The habitat consists of subtropical forests, forest edges and cultivated areas with trees.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Sergio112358

By Sergio112358

Uploaded Jan 21, 2024. Captured Jan 18, 2024 18:20 in FVHV+5FJ, Higuerote 1231, Miranda, Venezuela.

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Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
f/4.9
1/60s
ISO250
18.6mm

Captured in the winter. More winter photos.