Just a little action outside today. This Cassius Blue was hanging out on that patch of Tassel Flower. It was cool outside (supposed to get down to 38 in Tampa) so it actually opened its wings to bask! They hardly ever do that here. It's just too warm most of the time. I couldn't get a great picture because they're so small my camera doesn't seem to pick them up as actual objects to focus on. I cropped these photos so you could find the little guy easier!
Mom and I have both been relocating Monarch caterpillars to the Giant Milkweed. The one under the leaf has been in that same spot since yesterday. I thought he was molting but that's not the case. Maybe he's just cold?
My bosses at MOSI replanted the flight cage today with lots of pretty flowers that thrive during our "winter". There are delphiniums and foxgloves! So expect some pretty pictures this Sunday. Also, they got a bunch of Giant ST chrysalises from our butterfly farmer friend and four of them decided to emerge this week! We're hoping we can get them mating and start a winter crop of them. I have to say, guests always love the Giant STs. They're so showy!
