Telea Hairstreak Butterfly

This beautiful butterfly hasn't been seen in the United States in over 70 years but last week this photo was taken at Falcon State Park in Texas.Butterfly enthusiasts are traveling there in big numbers trying to catch a glimpse of the rare butterfly.I often as a young lad went out butterfly looking with my Grandmother and I am fortunate to have a house on crow mountain with a bit a land attached where lots of butterflies appear.I once spent half a day at the Butterfly House in Branson Missouri taking pictures and just enjoying being in and amoungst thousands of butterfies.I love life and all kinds of life.Their is hope that this butterfly hatched there and didn't migrate so hopefully we may see a few more from time to time.