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Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
The Goatweed Leafwing (Anaea andria) is a common butterfly in the south central United States. The upper wings are a bright orange, but when perched, such as the one shown here, the dull colored underwings provide an effective camouflage. The first shot on this page was taken in March, 2008, in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and flash.
The next 2 shots shown here were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in March, 2009, with the same gear as above. The 2nd shot shows part of the bright orange upper wing of this species.
The next 2 shots of Goatweed Leafwing were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas in March, 2010, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash.
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Southeast Metro Park,
Travis Co., Texas
14 March 2013
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie W.M.A.,
Hempstead Co., Arkansas
7 June 2014
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Hornsby Bend,
Austin, Travis Co., Texas
12 November 2014
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Southeast Metro Park,
Travis Co., Texas
16 March 2015
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Hornsby Bend,
Austin, Travis Co., Texas
23 March 2015
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Hornsby Bend,
Austin, Travis Co., Texas
27 October 2015
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
River Trail Park,
ca 3 mi W of Luling,
Caldwell Co., Texas
29 September 2016
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Southeast Metro Park,
near Garfield,
Travis Co., Texas
1 March 2017