Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)
That Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) from last week really glowed on a hot August afternoon while having some nectar. Too pretty!
Read MoreZabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon)
No, the first photo was not flipped – that is how the Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon) was enjoying some nectar. My neck hurts just looking at that…and can you imagine drinking upside down? Ouch. I’m glad it decided to flip over and relax afterwards. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreQuestion Mark & Zabulon Skipper
Earlier this week I was able to get quick but crushing views of this Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) that was immediately joined by a Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon) as soon as I raised my camera. I’ll take it! And I will show you a closer look at each later this week… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreRed-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
This window was not the most photogenic place to capture such a beautiful little butterfly, but I will take any place I can to snap a shot of a Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops). A lot of new species and second broods seem to have emerged this week. Keep an eye out for cool little friends! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreMonarch on Coneflower
This Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) certainly chose the correct color of coneflower to nectar on as photographed yesterday. It is now egg and caterpillar season! Have you found any on your milkweed?
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