Orange sulphur butterfly

[Mousetoescamper]

Yesterday at Lancaster County Central Park, PA.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Great catch! Very cool colors, too. Thanks for sharing! nt

[Mousetoescamper]

2. Thanks and you're welcome!

[Bayard]

3. Nice shot

Do you look up the names of all these insects, or do you just know them already? I'm always impressed!

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Thanks!

I can identify the more common butterflies and moths, but for the dragonflies and damselflies I've been using the Google Lens app as a starting point. The app sometimes makes obvious misidentifications but provides a selection of photos for comparison and links to guides. I also sometimes use my old printed field guides for birds, plants and insects.

[Easterncedar]

5. However do you get them to pose like that?!

[Mousetoescamper]

6. I give them liquor and pills and tell them I'll make them a star

Sometimes it just takes patience--waiting for them to move from behind that blade of grass--and sometimes I have to manuever around them to get the best angle, while taking care not to spook them. I also take a lot of shots.

[Easterncedar]

7. Ha ha ha! You ARE a professional!

I knew it