Nature’s Little Gems

It’s always a pleasure to see these tiny butterflies taking a liking to the plants in my garden again. Sometimes they’re even kind enough to stay for a while so I can capture at least a few photos.

And what kind of butterfly is this? Perhaps a Lang’s Short-tailed Blue, or maybe the Long-tailed Blue.

The Lang’s Short-tailed Blue is quite similar to the Long-tailed Blue, both species are found in Cyprus. One key difference is that the Lang’s Short-tailed Blue has more distinct white-lined patterns on the underside of its wings, whereas the Long-tailed Blue tends to have a more intricate, wavy design.

🦋🦋 Finally, today’s quote 🦋🦋
 “Imagination is more important than knowledge.
– Albert Einstein

16 responses to “Nature’s Little Gems”

  1. bushboy Avatar

    A beautiful butterfly. They are so tiny and fast.
    Line-blues are almost impossible to ID. I have 20 different ones in my butterfly books. Many are so similar

    1. Anita Avatar

      Yes, you’re right, they are tiny and fast and not easy to identify. But I’m happy to have them in my garden, regardless of the species. Thanks a lot for commenting Brian.

  2. blhphotoblog Avatar

    Lovely images Anita! Yes this a Lang’s but you have your description the wrong way round. The Long-tailed has straighter pale lines with a much wider one on the outside edge of the hind wing.

    1. Anita Avatar

      I suspected I might not be correct and was actually hoping you would see and comment my post. Many thanks Brian!!

  3. bpz3 Avatar

    Spelar ingen roll vad det är för sort – den är ju såååååå himla vacker, den också. Skärpan i dina bilder är som vanligt outstanding.
    Åsså gillar jag citatet – skarpt! Passar helt in på mig;-)

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tusen tack BP!!!

  4. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    that’s a beautiful specimine. 🤣😎🙃

    1. Anita Avatar

      Yes, and I’m so happy to have them in my garden 🦋☺️😃 Thanks for commenting Mr. Ohh.

  5. claesbilder Avatar

    Fina bilder på de vackra fjärilarna. Här har jag hittills inte sett till så många i sommar.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack så mycket Claes. 🦋☺️

  6. Susanne Avatar

    Fantastiskt vacker fjäril. Så fin med dom blåa ögonen och spröten där bak. Fjärilar är både spännande och vackra. Jag upplever att det är väldigt få fjärilar här hemma i år men kanske att dom också tycker att det varit i kallaste laget… Superfina bilder som vanligt!!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Nu finns det gott om fjärilar här på ön och jag bär envist med mig min tyngre kamera nu på promenaderna med hundarna. Har åter igen “bara” två vovvar, orsaken är en osannolik historia för sig 😟Tusen tack för din fina kommentar Susanne 🦋☺️

  7. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

    A beautiful butterfly! 👍👍🥰

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you kindly for commenting Mike.

  8. Jag Avatar

    Underbara bilder på en väldigt vacker fjäril, så fint fotograferad!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack så jättemycket!🦋☺️

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