Wow - Brazilian Skipper - must be used to some very deep flowers!
Daily pictures #98
The only long proboscis around here have been Snout BF's not this year though. Usually we get to see a couple every summer feeding on the spearmint...
I went out to inspect the yard this morning and was pleased to see a newly eclosed cloudless sulphur.
Russell
The U-haul a great photo. I noticed three nice size GF cats on what is left of my Lady Margaret Passiflora yesterday...thought they were gone for the season. They don't have much left to eat since the vine is going dormant.
My Io Moth pupated; I don't know how long it will be until it comes out.
I was capturing butterflies today at the museum and saw a White Peacock - isn't that weird for this late in the season? Back home, I saw two Monarchs - one on milkweed and the other devouring a tassel flower. And of course, my friendly Zebra Longwings are still around.
Melanie
I came home briefly today and the butterflies were absolutely swarming. I wish I would have had more time to watch.
American lady
Orange sulphur?
Queen convention!
Russell
I wasn't sure about this one, but looks like a Horace's Duskywing to me. I don't recall seeing this variety in the garden prior to today.
Can anyone verify the id?
Russell
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I wasn't sure about this one, but looks like a Horace's Duskywing to me. I don't recall seeing this variety in the garden prior to today.
Can anyone verify the id?
Russell
Yes, this is Horace's duskywing, female. Really nice shot.
Now I know where all the butterflies went, Russell's butterfly and hummer paradise.
Thanks for the verification shorthog. We have an advantage along the Texas coast..we don't really have seasons here. Well, I guess we have HOT and mild, but rarely cold. The butterflies can hang on here for quite a while during the "winters." I took a look back at last December's pictures and I only have 2 butterfly pics, both Monarchs. So far this year, I have about 50 pics of different butterflies. I guess you never know what the season will bring.
Russell
The more you guys can over-winter on the coast, the more we will have next year. Keep up the good work!
I was out in the yard with my Dad and he spotted a Phaeon Crescent! I got a blurry pic of it just to prove it, LOL! I also saw the usual Zebra Longwings.
Also flying today were: Long-Tailed Skippers, Cassius Blues, an Orange-Barred Sulphur and Gulf Fritillaries.
Melanie
New thread can be found here.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1291738/
This one was getting a little long.
Russell