Dryas iulia (alcione)at Iguazu Falls Brazil side MG_9504

Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia) commonly called the Julia butterfly, Julia heliconian, the flame, or flambeau, is a species of brush-footed butterflies. The sole representative of its genus Dryas, it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida. Over 15 subspecies have been described.

Dryas iulia alcionea Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9504-1

 

 

Dryas iulia alcionea Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9504-3

 

Adelpha Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9513

Adelpha thessalia Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazil side MG_9550

Adelpha is a genus of brush-footed butterflies found from the southern United States and Mexico to South America. They are commonly known as sisters, due to the white markings on their wings, which resemble a nun’s habit.

Celadon Sister Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9550-1

Friendly little butterfly which found refuge on this girl’s hands.

Celadon Sister Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9550-2

 

Celadon Sister Butterfly at Iguazu Falls Brazilian side, MG_9550-3

Devil Throat-Iguazu Falls, Brazilian Side MG_9476

Devil’s Throat is the largest of about 275 waterfalls making up Iguazu Falls.  One of the best spots to be which provides a closer and better view of the falls.  This shot at a distance when a rainbow made his appearance.

Devil's Throat -Iguazu Falls Brazilianside, MG_9476-1

Closer look at the Devil’s Throat with better view of the rainbow.

Devil's Throat -Iguazu Falls Brazilianside, MG_9476-2

 

Devil's Throat -Iguazu Falls Brazilianside, MG_9476-3