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Wastern Pygmy-Blue buttefly, the smallest butterfly in North America, nectaring on russian thistle (tumbleweed) flowers. (Canon EOS Rebel TSi with Tamron 60mm macro lens)

Wastern Pygmy-Blue buttefly, the smallest butterfly in North America, nectaring on russian thistle (tumbleweed) flowers. (Canon EOS Rebel TSi with Tamron 60mm macro lens)

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2012
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: New Mexico, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Copyright: © Amadee Ricketts