August Butterflies & Moths in the Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum

LindaTX8

Aug 25, 2013 5:55 PM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)

So pretty, everybody! Like a butterfly heaven!

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad

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LindaTX8

Aug 25, 2013 7:40 PM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)

Well, I noticed a few eggs on my milkweed! They're so sneaky, those butterfly moms. Since I didn't see it, I wonder...Queen or Monarch? Maybe it'll be back tomorrow!

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad

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plantladylin

Aug 25, 2013 7:52 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

J: Lovely Eastern Tailed Blue! That's one I've never seen before and it's very pretty!

Dave: Great close up shot of that Snout; love the Question Mark and that's a cool shot of the two Skippers too!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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jmorth

Aug 25, 2013 7:56 PM CST

central Illinois

Thanks melanie for the ID confirm. Nice shots Dave..

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

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luvsgrtdanes

Aug 26, 2013 5:42 AM CST

Name: Ronnie (Veronica)
Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)
Count your blessings, be grateful

Nice ones Dave

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

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TennesseeDave

Aug 26, 2013 7:43 AM CST

Name: Dave
Dayton, TN (Zone 7a)
Blessed beyond all merit.

Thanks guys.

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plantladylin

Aug 26, 2013 6:47 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I spotted a few Long-tailed Skippers on the Pentas flowers today ................................ and a Little Sulphur B'fly with chewed up wings:

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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plantladylin

Aug 27, 2013 9:48 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I was walking around the yard this morning, debating whether to mow the lawn before the rains hit; it's really in need of mowing since we've been having a lot of rain every afternoon, but I decided to take pictures of some butterflies instead ... and I still haven't mowed the lawn!

Spicebush Swallowtail:

Cloudless Sulphur:

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #472697 (8)

wildflowers

Aug 27, 2013 10:26 AM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

Taking butterfly pics is a great choice!

All beautiful pics, Lin.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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plantladylin

Aug 27, 2013 10:45 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

wildflowers said:Taking butterfly pics is a great choice! All beautiful pics, Lin.

I agree, I'd rather take pictures than mow the lawn any day.

Thanks Christine!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #472723 (10)

mellielong

Aug 27, 2013 10:56 AM CST

Name: Melanie
Lutz, Florida (Zone 9b)

I went out to check my orchids today and while I was out took a few butterfly pics. This Polydamas was eagerly laying eggs on my pipevine (A. tomentosa).

Then, I was walking around and scared up this Queen. I rarely see these in my yard so it was quite a treat. Although it was a male, so looks like no caterpillars for me.

I still have Monarch cats around though. In fact, I had to move one to a different plant because he'd eaten all the leaves on the one he was on. Speaking of Monarchs, I saw this chrysalis on one of my shepherd hooks yesterday. It never ceases to amaze where these critters will make their chrysalis.

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plantladylin

Aug 27, 2013 11:01 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Melanie: Great pic's ... I love that Polydamus Swallowtail, I've never seen one up this way and it sure is beautiful! Nice shot of the Queen too ... and oh my, that is a really great shot of the Monarch Chrysalis! I've seen the monarch's lay eggs on my tropical milkweed all summer, I see the caterpillars eating the leaves ... but I've never seen a chrysalis! They are just so cool looking!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #472735 (12)

wildflowers

Aug 27, 2013 11:19 AM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

The monarch butterfly chrysalis looks like jade, a jewel and work of art.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

| @wildflowers | Post #472751 (13)

luvsgrtdanes

Aug 27, 2013 12:17 PM CST

Name: Ronnie (Veronica)
Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)
Count your blessings, be grateful

That's it, I'm packing up and coming to Florida!!

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

| @luvsgrtdanes | Post #472791 (14)

flaflwrgrl

Aug 27, 2013 1:54 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

The more the merrier Ronnie!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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Horntoad

Aug 27, 2013 2:26 PM CST

Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)

I hiked about five miles in a wildlife management area and say about 40 Gulf Fritillaries.

Breeding pair

Not sure what this one is.

wildflowersoftexas.com

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plantladylin

Aug 27, 2013 2:49 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Jay, that is awesome that you were able to view so many Gulf Frit's!! The last one is a Swallowtail, maybe the Black or possibly Palmedes Swallowtail.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #472917 (17)

flaflwrgrl

Aug 27, 2013 5:00 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Cool Jay!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #472978 (18)

jmorth

Aug 27, 2013 6:12 PM CST

central Illinois