Well, I forgot to take my camera to the museum with me but things should be better next week anyhow. My boss has either been trading or ordering butterflies and we got in some Julias, Buckeyes, and Checkered Whites. The Whites surprised me because they are typically very much a spring butterfly since the host plant they use in our area, Virginia Peppergrass, dries out in the early summer. Maybe they use other plants wherever she ordered them from? We're feeding them some kind of cruciferous veggie - I won't swear that it's cabbage, though. I should probably ask.
I had to bring in my orchids (again!) so I was out and about in the yard today and got a couple of pics for everyone. Here's my favorite Monarch friend.
And here's one of my Monarch caterpillar friends. I can't find most of them anymore; I think they got big enough to go make their chrysalises.
There aren't as many Long-Tailed Skippers flying around but I still have caterpillars on the butterfly pea so I'm sure there will be more soon.
I tried to get some pictures of a Cassius Blue that was flying around but he was too small to focus on. It didn't help that he was missing the back third of his wings - something really took a bite out of him! Hope everyone enjoys the pics and have a Merry Christmas!
