As with last winter, it is fun to look back over the vibrant colors and fragile beauties of the past season's flora and fauna. I have shared a bit of the gardens and now for a bit of romance amongst butterflies just a day after Valentine's Day. I begin 'Butterflies of 2012' with the strikingly patterned Pearl Crescent, Phyciodes tharos, and share a warm summer afternoon of observing these tiny butterflies as they flit about the north field mating. This particular sighting was … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Mating Pearl Crescents
Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Friends
Great Spangled Frittillaries share the landscape of Buddleia. Far away from Flower Hill Farm an enchanting city nourishes a friendship before only known through the virtual world. Endearment abides as we take in the nectar of Venice. Venetian intrigue with the delightful and dear Hattatts! … [Read more...] about Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Friends
Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Friends
Great Spangled Frittillaries share the landscape of Buddleia.Far away from Flower Hill Farm an enchanting city nourishes a friendship before only known through the virtual world. Endearment abides as we take in the nectar of Venice. Venetian intrigue with the delightful and dear Hattatts! … [Read more...] about Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Friends
Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Twenty-twelve was a wonderful year for butterflies here at Flower Hill Farm. All over the northeast butterfly enthusiasts were reporting sightings of Painted Ladies in numbers never recorded this far north before. Painted Lady Vanessa cardui (above) American Lady Vanessa virginiensis (below) Painted Ladies in the butterfly magnet Buddleia. Painted Lady nectaring in our native Ironweed also a fabulous butterfly magnet. American Lady (above) formerly 'American Painted … [Read more...] about Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Twenty-twelve was a wonderful year for butterflies here at Flower Hill Farm. All over the northeast butterfly enthusiasts were reporting sightings of Painted Ladies in numbers never recorded this far north before. Painted Lady Vanessa cardui (above) American Lady Vanessa virginiensis (below)Painted Ladies in the butterfly magnet Buddleia. Painted Lady nectaring in our native Ironweed also a fabulous butterfly magnet. American Lady (above) formerly … [Read more...] about Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
