David, Bauhinia are invasive in Florida so I think of them as bad, bad plants. My neighbor had one that used to grow over our fence (the former neighbor planted it so no hard feelings, there). I don't believe it hosts anything in this area and I never saw them attracted to the blooms, either.
Jim, some people say you can tell what kind of winter we're going to have from how orange or black a Wooly Bear caterpillar is. I can't remember if you want them more orange or black, but I'm hoping yours is saying it will be an easy winter!
Linda, tell those Monarchs to keep on scooting down to Mexico! And nurseries are a great place to take butterfly pictures. Whenever I tag along with Dad to Lowe's or Home Depot, or if I actually need something myself, I always stop in the garden department to see who's flying.
Okay, I'm off to the dentist to have some cavities filled. I already had the left side done; today is the right side. It doesn't hurt because they numb me up, but the pain to my wallet - OUCH!
