Well, Dad weeded the yard and got rid of most of the Spanish Needles so my butterflies have deserted me for the time being. That, and it has been a little cool outside (warm in the sun, though). Today I was out taking pictures of many of my bromeliads that are blooming so I can share over on that thread. But while I was out there I did stalk a Monarch that did not want to sit still! I finally got a picture right as my camera battery sign started flashing.
I also have a few Monarch cats hanging around.
And apparently my Corkystem Passion Vine (P. suberosa) got egg-bombed about a week ago judging by the caterpillars now swarming it. I think they're Gulf Fritillaries because the biggest one I could find is definitely orange (a Zebra Longwing would be white). In the second photo you can see where the little guy just shed his skin. And you can see how small they are compared to my hand!
