Blue Butterflies in Autumn
by Michele Avanti
Title
Blue Butterflies in Autumn
Artist
Michele Avanti
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media
Description
Blue Butterflies in Autumn painting by Michele Avanti
Butterflies are the most beautiful and welcome of the many insects. They bring beauty and color into our field of vision and delight us as they flutter under trees or land on flowers. I have always been captivated by their beauty and though in my youth I saw many, it seems now they are few. I hope children in the next century will still be able to delight in these wonderful lepidoptera.
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The Lepidoptera (/ˌlɛpᵻˈdɒptərə/ lep-i-dop-tər-ə) is an order of insects that includes moths and butterflies (both called lepidopterans). 180,000 species of Lepidoptera are described, in 126 families and 46 superfamilies, 10% of the total described species of living organisms. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. The term was coined by Linnaeus in 1735 and is derived from Ancient Greek λεπίδος (scale) and πτερόν (wing). The Lepidoptera show many variations of the basic body structure that have evolved to gain advantages in lifestyle and distribution. Recent estimates suggest the order may have more species than earlier thought, and is among the four most speciose orders, along with the Hymenoptera, Diptera, and Coleoptera.
Lepidopteran species are characterized by more than three derived features, some of the most apparent being the scales covering their bodies and wings, and a proboscis. The scales are modified, flattened "hairs", and give butterflies and moths their extraordinary variety of colors and patterns. Almost all species have some form of membranous wings, except for a few that have reduced wings or are wingless. Like most other insects, butterflies and moths are holometabolous, meaning they undergo complete metamorphosis.
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Comments (16)
Laurel Adams
Michele, With my best friend preparing Christmas Tea for tomorrow...your Tribute Day begins tonite...:-) and...I am so excited to explore your ANGELS AND SPIRITUAL COLLECTION. I love your backstories. L
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! This breathtaking piece has been FEATURED on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home, 3/18/2017! Way to go! Please post it in the Group's Features discussion thread for posterity and/or any other thread that fits!
Chrisann Ellis
Michele, Stunning work!!.. Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Congrats!!!
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Anita Faye
Lovely shimmery autumn artistry Michele! Featured on Groovy Butterflies! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html