Texas Gardening: Butterfly classification, 1 by Lenka_

Lenka_ wrote:
Buckeyes are lovely. I had 4 cats in my garden. One disappeared - hoping it is unharmed somewhere... Three I watched like a hawk...Took pictures..About a week + ago I found 3 chrysallis next to the plant they were eating...or should I say next to what was left of it...They were nicely hanging off the leaves of sweet potato vine (the purple one) that is growing thru the plant they liked (can't say what it is - need to look up the name). But there they were...I was concerned they wouldn't make as ants are taking over my garden... so I cut the leaves they were on and placed into plastic container. Took them outside every day so they get some sun. And what do you know - today I came home for lunch and found one beautiful adult spreading it's wings inside the container!! I took the container outside so buckeye can get some sun. And was kind of hoping he'll stick around - but the moment I open the lid - he jets... I could only snap one shot and that was it!! But I have 2 more coming up - maybe I'll have another chance for a picture. I don't see them coming into my garden as I work all day and I am in the garden most of the weekend, so I either miss them or they see me there working and fly away.. But nonetheless, one of them managed to lay eggs on the container plant that is standing right by my front door! Go figure....