A Mail Route Without Mail

The postman butterfly – how did it get its name? According to Reiman Gardens, a postman butterfly follows the same course through a garden from day to day and also from flower to flower, similar to a postman or mailman following a daily itinerary.

This postman butterfly was following its mail route without mail through the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

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14 responses to “A Mail Route Without Mail”

  1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    How pretty, Pepper!! I’ve never heard of this butterfly, thanks for the intro!!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      My pleasure. I have only seen them in butterfly houses. 😊

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  2. believe4147 Avatar
    believe4147

    Thank you for sharing a beautiful picture and teaching me something new too.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      My pleasure. 😁

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  3. mic Avatar
    mic

    👏👏👏📷 bw💝

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks. Have a great week. 😊

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  4. Shaunak Avatar
    Shaunak

    This is truly and interesting way to share image of a butterfly.
    We always expect color.
    Loved it!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      So glad you like it! The color version of the butterfly will be included in my next post. 😉

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    2. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Just posted the color version of the butterfly on my latest macro Monday post. Would love to know which one you prefer.

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  5. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    You can not help but be curious about its colors. But it’s a very nice image.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Ah, you just gave me an idea for my next post! I might have to include the color version of the postman butterfly. 😁

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    2. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Just in case you are interested – I posted the color version of the butterfly on my Macro Monday post. Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
  6. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    Sounds like an aptly named butterfly. I don’t think I’ve seen one of these before.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I haven’t seen too many of them. Butterflies are always fun to watch flutter around. 😊

      Reply

Thoughtful words accomplish much.

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