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butterfly kisses 💛💜

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A close-up photograph capturing a vibrant orange and black California tortoiseshell butterfly resting on a dense cluster of purple flowers from a butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii). The butterfly’s wings are partially spread, showing off its intricate black spotting against the warm orange coloration. The purple flower spike gracefully curves downward against a soft, heavily blurred background of sun-drenched dry grasses and autumn-toned weeds.
October 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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First Warmth
Early springlight held in butterfly form.
For a moment
I remember how to open. 

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The California Tortoiseshell butterfly-Nymphalis californica-has bright rust-brown wings bordered with chocolate markings on all four wings. The wingspan is approximately 2 inches. The butterfly has a fuzzy body and gray antennae with silvery tips. This butterfly is perched on pink cone shaped Andromeda blossoms. The background of this photo is bright, green, turquoise, magenta, and a hint of gold.
April 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Photo taken February 22, 2025, near Beegum Gorge, Shasta County, Northern California of what looks like a California Tortoiseshell butterfly. They were one of the newest members of my exploring group showing me some lichens growing on a rock. #butterfly #FungiFriends #lichen #CaliforniaTortoiseshell
February 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A California tortoiseshell butterfly and a white pine butterfly among the flowers. This photo was taken by a friend and shared with permission.
Two butterflies rest among pale white wildflowers in a grassy meadow. A dark brown California tortoiseshell butterfly is near the center, perched on a flower with its wings closed, showing orange-brown and black patterned edges. To its lower right is a smaller pale blue-white butterfly, also resting with wings closed. The background is soft green and tan grass, blurred for a shallow-depth-of-field effect, with several thin stems and flower heads framing the scene. Reposted to include alt text.
July 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM