The Atala is a small colorful butterfly found in southern Florida, the Bahamas, and Cuba. Its coloration and habits are unique among butterflies within its range. The Florida populations of this butterfly were almost wiped out by urban development, but the species has rebounded to some extent. Photographed in the tropical gardens at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida - www.flamingogardens.org

Nikon D80 + Sigma 70-300 mm - 1/50 - f/5.6 - ISO 320