Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Dryadula phaetusa

Taken in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo on 14 October 2014. I believe this is a Banded Orange (Dryadula phaetusa). If anyone can confirm or correct this, it would be greatly appreciated. Whenever one goes into the Butterfly room, it’s very warm and humid. This is bad enough in the summer, but now that we need sweaters, long-johns and jackets, it feels unbearably hot in there. When I was there briefly with my daughter the other day, it took 20-30 minutes for my camera lens to defog, and by then, it was just about time to leave, ha.

Trust me, this image took a lot of patience and time, lol!! I had managed to get a very quick shot of a different butterfly on this beautiful Sacred Lotus seedpod, but didn't particularly like the result. I was so lucky that this beauty landed very nicely and gave me the shot I had waited and hoped for : ) I think I am right in saying this is a Banded Orange ( Dryadula phaetusa). Taken in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo on 30 September 2011. "The pods/seed heads contain the Lotus seeds within little circular chambers on the flat surface of the top of the pod. These circles appeared to cradle the seeds, which are round, within the pod until fully ripe. Both the chamber of each seed and the seed itself get larger and larger until the pod bends over to finally release the seeds into the water." www.flowersociety.org/lotus-plant-study.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryadula_phaetusa

I think I have the correct ID for this tropical butterfly. Taken in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo on 14 October 2011.

A beautiful Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) butterfly, photographed on 22 April 2010 in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. "The Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) is the sole representative of its genus. It is native from Brazil to central Mexico, and in summer it can be found rarely as far north as central Kansas. Its wingspan ranges from 86 to 89 mm, and it is colored a bright orange with thick black stripes in males, and a duller orange with fuzzier black stripes in females ....It feeds primarily on the nectar of flowers and bird droppings, and its caterpillar feeds on passion vines including Passiflora tetrastylis. It is generally found in lowland tropical fields and valleys." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryadula_phaetusa . Had a volunteer shift this afternoon and then, this evening, I went to a very interesting and well-illustrated talk on the "new" park called Glenbow Ranch Park, that opened a few months ago, just east of Cochrane (which is NW of Calgary). This park is about the same size as Fish Creek Park, so it tends to mean a long walk/hike in to get anywhere, as there is only one main entrance. This area has an interesting ranching history (as well as many Native tepee rings) and wonderful scenery. Unfortunately, it's outside my driving comfort zone - but when I went maybe three years ago, before the park actually opened to the public, I found the hike too far for me, anyway. www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/glenbow/

One of the photos I took in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo, on 8th September 2011. I think I have the right identification. Our amazingly mild weather continues and I've spent extra time outdoors on walks. This is so important to try and keep my joints mobile, but it's not helping me get urgent things seen to, ha! Despite the weather, though, I'm not ending up with more than a handful of half-decent photos, if that, each time I go out. I always seem to end up in places where the light is low. Thank goodness for archives!

HAPPY WINTER, EVERYONE!!! Trust me, this image took a lot of patience and time, lol!! I had managed to get a very quick shot (posted recently) of a different butterfly on this beautiful Sacred Lotus seedpod, but didn't particularly like the result. I was so lucky that this beauty landed very nicely and gave me the shot I had waited and hoped for : ) I think I am right in saying this is a Banded Orange ( Dryadula phaetusa). Taken in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo on September 30th. "The pods/seed heads contain the Lotus seeds within little circular chambers on the flat surface of the top of the pod. These circles appeared to cradle the seeds, which are round, within the pod until fully ripe. Both the chamber of each seed and the seed itself got larger and larger until the pod bent over to finally release the seeds into the water." www.flowersociety.org/lotus-plant-study.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryadula_phaetusa

This beautiful Banded Orange butterfly decided to land and rest on a low step in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo, September 11th. What you can't see are the little hands of a young child longing to reach out to try and touch. Some parents are wonderfully thoughtful when they see someone with a camera and I appreciate every single time when they tell their child to wait a moment : ) It's also interesting to see which parents encourage their child to catch or pick up a butterfly - despite several signs saying to not touch - and which ones remind their child that there is no touching allowed. These gorgeous tropical butterflies must be just about over now till next summer, which is always sad. The tropical plants and butterflies have been amazing the last few months - the staff and volunteers have done a superb job and brought so much delight to so many people, me included.

Some people say that when a butterfly lands on you, it means good luck. Hope this turns out to be true for this gentleman, who happened to provide a smooth landing pad for this bright, tropical butterfly : ) Photographed at the Calgary Zoo on September 30th.

Another photo from my archives - from way back on 1st October 2007. One of these years, I need to really go through my archives and especially get rid of a lot of photos that are not fit for anything - and I have a lot of those, lol! I always seem to run out of time and so deleting tends not to get done. These butterflies were photographed in the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. Thanks, bayucca, for the ID, Dryadula phaetusa, Orange Banner. I really appreciate your help!

Needed a dash of bright colour on this grey, foggy morning! This Banded Orange butterfly was photographed in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo back in May. The butterfly display has come to an end until next spring - always sad to see them finish.

This is a Banded Orange butterfly (Dryadula phaetusa), also known as Banded Orange Heliconian or Orange Tiger, seen at the Calgary Zoo on 26th August. "The sole representative of its genus, the Banded Orange Heliconian is native from Brazil to central Mexico, and in summer it can be found rarely as far north as central Kansas. Its wingspan ranges from 86 to 89 mm, and it is colored a bright orange with thick black stripes in males, and a duller orange with fuzzier black stripes in females." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryadula_phaetusa Rained heavily overnight yet again and the day is grey and wet. I'm beginning to feel a slight touch of cabin fever and it's not even winter yet, LOL, even though snow fell a few days ago in the mountains and we might get snow/frost later this week. The snowy peaks looked so beautiful from the city.

Not really the best shot of these two butterflies, but this is the first photo I've taken with two butterflies on a leaf : ) "The Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa) is the sole representative of its genus, the Banded Orange Heliconian is native from Brazil to central Mexico, and in summer it can be found rarely as far north as central Kansas. Its wingspan ranges from 86 to 89 mm, and it is colored a bright orange with thick black stripes in males, and a duller orange with fuzzier black stripes in females ....It feeds primarily on the nectar of flowers and bird droppings, and its caterpillar feeds on passion vines including Passiflora tetrastylis. It is generally found in lowland tropical fields and valleys." From Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryadula_phaetusa . For local Calgary Flickr members, I don't know if you have already heard that the very strong winds we have been having the last few days has completely destroyed the Bald Eagle nest down in Fish Creek Park (near the intersection of Canyon Meadows Drive and Acadia Drive. Apparently, someone discovered an eaglet on the ground, dead, which is so very sad. I haven't heard whether the other two (?) Eagle nests within the city have survived. I do hope all the little owlets have managed to stay safe.

Noticed this pair of butterflies mating in the Butterfly House at the Calgary Zoo recently. Thanks to bayucca for the ID, Dryadula phaetusa / Banded Orange. Much appreciated!

"Just" one of the usual butterflies seen in a Butterfly House, this one at the Calgary Zoo. They were all a-flutter, to put it mildly!