Well, remember Hairstreaks have those tails and eyespots there to fool predators into thinking the bottom is their head. Same for Swallowtails' tails and eyespots (as seen on the Eastern Black ST). Other species like Buckeyes and White Peacocks have prominent eyespots, too. Those tails break off pretty easy, as I've found out the hard way. The butterfly was fine, but Melanie was filled with guilt. But you can see from all your photos that the trickery worked and it afforded the butterfly a chance to get away. Score one for the butterflies!
And good job identifying those butterflies, Lin! Your Sulphur looks like a Sleepy Orange.
Lizards can be a problem as I've found out at the museum. I've managed to trap a few in the flight cage and remove them to the outside gardens. I'm always challenging guests and other volunteers to catch them and make my job easier. My brother could always catch them, but not me.
My Orange-Barred Sulphur looks like it's ready to emerge but it hasn't. Maybe my radio is too loud?
If he waits much longer, I'll have to put him in the bathroom overnight.
