Eastern Tiger Swallowtails Papilio glaucus in threes flitting above and about Miss Canada Lilac this past June. It seems most appropriate to mark my third blog anniversary with these endearing creatures. For years I had tried to capture Tiger Swallowtails flitting about in groups . . . and finally, after waiting in just the right place, for just the right amount of time ~ voila! If you are lucky, you might find the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillars munching on the leaves of … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Eastern Tiger Swallowtail ~ Three Years Blog Anniversary
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ American Painted Lady
American Painted Lady Vanessa virginiensisThe American Painted Lady or American Lady Vanessa virginiensis is another favorite butterfly of the family Brushfooted Butterflies Nymphalidae, donning large eyes. These painted beauties are most often sighted between late April and early October. They migrate south for the winter. If you look within the plants of Edelweiss or Pearly Everlasting in the summer you may find some of the caterpillars of the American Painted … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ American Painted Lady
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ American Painted Lady
American Painted Lady Vanessa virginiensis The American Painted Lady or American Lady Vanessa virginiensis is another favorite butterfly of the family Brushfooted Butterflies Nymphalidae, donning large eyes. These painted beauties are most often sighted between late April and early October. They migrate south for the winter. If you look within the plants of Edelweiss or Pearly Everlasting in the summer you may find some of the caterpillars of the American Painted Lady. 2011 was … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ American Painted Lady
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Buckeye
I was lucky to get so close to this fresh and perfect Common Buckeye as it sipped nectar from, of all plants, a hydrangea.Buckeye Junonia coeniaIt was a joyous June day this past summer when I captured my first ever Buckeye! These beauties do not overwinter here but fly south as our beloved Monarchs. I have read that they hold their own in comparison to the Monarchs in extravaganza, as they stream through Cape May in the Autumn. I have yet to see that fabulous display!Host plants … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Buckeye
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Buckeye
I was lucky to get so close to this fresh and perfect Common Buckeye as it sipped nectar from, of all plants, a hydrangea. Buckeye Junonia coenia It was a joyous June day this past summer when I captured my first ever Buckeye! These beauties do not overwinter here but fly south as our beloved Monarchs. I have read that they hold their own in comparison to the Monarchs in extravaganza, as they stream through Cape May in the Autumn. I have yet to see that fabulous display! Host … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Buckeye
