Newly Emerged Common Blue

John · Post by **John** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:22 pm

I found this Common Blue resting on a flower & it's wings were still all curled up.It was a very pleasant butterfly to photograph coz it so still,lol.
I'm pretty happy with the way this photo turned out.
Cheers
John

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:23 pm

Looks like this individual didn't manage to pump its wings up adequately. Poor blighter!

- Pete

John · Post by **John** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:44 pm

Hello Pete,do butterflies usually pump up their wings completely as soon as they emerge from their chrysalis? Or do they sometimes fly off & do it on the nearest flower or sunny spot?
If this Common Blue hadn't been able to pump its wings up fully,do you think it'll have less chance of survival?
It did fly off once i'd finished photographing it.So hopefuly it'll be alright.
Cheers
John

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:51 pm

Hi John,

Yes - butterflies and moths pump their wings up completely as soon as they emerge from their chrysalis.

I suspect that this critter has less chance of survival but, if it can at least fly, this is a good sign!

Cheers,

- Pete

John · Post by **John** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:55 pm

Cheers for the info Pete.I thought that they would but i wasn't 100% sure.
Lets hope this little one survives.I always find myself rooting for the underdog,lol.
Definatly a good sign that it was able to fly.
John