Redheads are called blue or bluey in Australia due to the notion that red headed men were fighting men or said to start “a blue” slang for fight. Probably from WW1 redheaded soldier and up to 60’s and is not used much any more. Although the cartoon Bluey will bring it back no doubt
Graham's Island 
I like Red Admiral butterflies. They have good markings
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They do, even if they’re not especially red.
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People with ginger hair are called red
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That’s true.
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Redheads are called blue or bluey in Australia due to the notion that red headed men were fighting men or said to start “a blue” slang for fight. Probably from WW1 redheaded soldier and up to 60’s and is not used much any more. Although the cartoon Bluey will bring it back no doubt
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You have some good slang in Australia!
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Some of them are rippers
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I’m glad it paused long enough for you to capture it.
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Me too.
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I have seen so many more butterflies this year, good to see 🙂
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That is good.
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it really is. Last year hardly saw one
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I do often wonder why orange animals are called red…
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Agreed. This will be my least red photo of the month!
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