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SusanLouise wrote:
Kennedyh,

Could you start a new "Bug File" for me? I have 2 pics I took last month when a 'Regal Fritillary' was visiting our gardens here in Lincoln, Nebraska. This Butterfly is becoming rare. The only info available at DG about this butterfly is on an entry in a member's diary at this link...
http://davesgarden.com/community/blogs/t/tabasco/2172/
Here are 2 more links verifying the rarity/decline of population of this butterfly...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regal_Fritillary
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=1677
Here's one pic. My next post will have the other pic. I'm thrilled to be able to contribute info to DG to be able to start a brand new "Bug File"...WooHoo! :)
Susan