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Atlas Moth, courtesy of Vladostefanek |
"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly." - Richard Bach |
"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough". - Rabindranath Tagore |
"Butterflies ... flowers that fly and all but sing!" - Robert Frost |
Nature Photographer, Kjell B. Sandved spent 24 years collecting photographic images from butterfly wings to finally complete this alphabet! His quest began when he observed a tiny "F" pattern of silvery scales on the wing of an Orange Sphinx Moth. Follow this link to a remarkable website with beautiful prints and a free email conversion of your name or message in "BUTTERFLY": |
Hanging Chrysalis |
Cocoon - On or Underground |
Daytime |
Night |
Wings Held Together |
Wings Open |
Clubbed With Swollen Tip |
Feathery |
Usually Bright |
Usually Less Bright |
BUTTERFLY |
MOTH |
PUPA |
PERIOD OF ACTIVITY |
RESTING STANCE |
ANTENNAE |
COLOR |
Moths are usually less bright than butterflies, but there are extraordinary exceptions! Check out this video of an Atlas Moth. These beauties are found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Asia. They can develop a wing span of up to 12 inches! |
"Memories" Courtesy of Sally Fletcher, Harpist Visit her website for more beautiful music! |
Visit the Prints Store or the Greeting Card Store for purchase information on slide show images. |
