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“Apollo MetalMark”
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Description from OK Jacki: Lyropteryx apollonia. Upper wings are black, with streaks of metallic blue-green on outer half. The undersides are black, spotted with purple-pink and the outer half with black and white stripes.
Rare species from tropical S. America. (Source: Wikipedia)
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on “Wishful Thinking”:“Nifty look. The color choices are nice.…” read »
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“I like the song and your pick. They go well together.…” read »
- on “Pudding with vanilla cream”:
“I like the way it looks, makes me want chocolate both white and milk. YUMMM!…” read »
- on “Who has been in My Roses”:
“Great POD!…” read »
on “Who has been in My Roses”:“Oooh FUN! Congrats on your POD. =)…” read »
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“Thanks all =)…” read »
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- on “Rain”:
“Thanks! We've had rain for two days, and cool weather, too. At least the plants are…” read »
- on “Spice Road”:
“Fantastic pick. Love everything about it!…” read »
- on “Wishful Thinking”:
“I hear you. I'd love to be standing on a beach, too. Lovely pick!…” read »
- on “Oregon Coast”:
“I can see the sea! Love it.…” read »
- on “Spring Breeze”:
“Dazzling!…” read »
- on “Dancing to the River Song”:
“Clever! That "dancing" frog is perfect!…” read »
- on “Rain, Rain go away”:
“Nice and Happy! It's pouring cats and dogs here right now.…” read »
- on “Play Misty for Me”:
“Beautiful! I particularly like the acorn.…” read »
- on “Dancing to the River Song”:
“I'm glad you liked it. Hope it did inspire some dancing!…” read »
- on “Peach Blossom”:
“Thank you!…” read »
- on “Rose Blossoms”:
“I hope this gets picked for POD....I love it.…” read »
- on “Dancing to the River Song”:
“I love this. I am going to go put on some music and dance. …” read »
on “Ocean Bits”:“I see cliffs and surfs
…” read »- on “Dancing to the River Song”:
“Now I will always see that frog as dancing:)…” read »
- on “Play Misty for Me”:
“Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Spring Breeze”:
“Perfect pale greens.…” read »
- on “Spice Road”:
“Love it! A fav.
…” read » - on “Play Misty for Me”:
“Just had to add this to my faves.…” read »
- on “Spice Road”:
“I can almost feel the sun on my back, taste the spices on my tongue, hear…” read »
- on “Wishful Thinking”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
on “mambo #11”:“How fun! Love it!…” read »
on “Spice Road”:“Perfect rendition, Susie!!…” read »
- on “Dancing to the River Song”:
“THis is adorable!!…” read »
- on “Ocean Bits”:
“Very cute! love the colors!…” read »
On May 22, 2012 at 5:41 pm #
OK Jacki says:Love this one!
On May 22, 2012 at 6:43 pm #
Stone Treasures says:WOW! How grand would it be to see this one flying around!
On May 22, 2012 at 7:44 pm #
Elis Mom says:What a beautiful creature and pick!
On May 22, 2012 at 10:54 pm #
Deco Chick Elaine says:How cool – its rarity makes us appreciate it more, I think :>) Beautiful pick!!!
On May 23, 2012 at 8:58 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Okay, now you are just showing off Jacki
. That is one gorgeous butterfly and your pick is a perfect tribute to it.
On May 23, 2012 at 10:54 am #
OK Jacki says:Thanks, Chickies.
On May 23, 2012 at 10:58 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful creature!
On May 23, 2012 at 11:38 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:That is one COOL looking butterfly!! No camouflage there, just a lot of LOOK AT ME!!! oh, and your pick… not quite as gorgeous.
but then nobody trumps Mother Nature. No seriously, Jacki, I love your pick…just gotta give you some crap. 
xoxo!!
On May 23, 2012 at 6:29 pm #
OK Jacki says:This is a butterfly that screams “can’t touch this”…and I knew I wouldn’t be able to come close to its beauty, but had to share. No worries.
On May 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous!