Name: Dave Dayton, TN (Zone 7a) Blessed beyond all merit.
Well the Joe Pye weed is at the end of its bloom so about all that is left for nectaring is the trusty old Butterfly bush. I have plans to plant some areas specifically with butterflies in mind this fall. Milkweed, Iron weed, more Joe Pye, Dutchman Pipe, Passion flower and next spring will be using lots of lantana. I did have 1 good visitor today. This is a black swallowtail. I did not learn how to specifically differentiate this butterfly from the spice bush until I went on the butterfly count. Not as common as either the spice bush or pipevine in my yard it is always a welcomed visitor.
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
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
YVW! I can't believe I found it. Who would think it's called a *SILVERY* checkerspot --- where's the silver?
That's like I don't get why they are named red spotted purple --- they're azure blue -- where's the purple?
Makes no sense to me.
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
There are differences. Look closely at photos of the pearl crescent & the silvery checkerspot.
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
Name: Dave Dayton, TN (Zone 7a) Blessed beyond all merit.
flaflwrgrl said:There are differences. Look closely at photos of the pearl crescent & the silvery checkerspot.
Yep. I see them. This butterfly is missing the pale chevron's that the pearl crescent has on the hind wing black border. Also the forward wing is black on this butterfly. So Silvery Checkerspot it is.
Can you imagine trying to ID that checkerspot in the field though? Reminds me of what Dave said about when he went on that lepidoptera counting expedition. When I was reading about that checkerspot; it said it's easily mistaken for some other kind of checkerspot ( I forget which one) & described the diff. between the 2. And WOW! they looked even more alike than the crescent comparison!!!!!!!
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
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