The American Lady, Vanessa virginiensis and Painted Lady, Vanessa cardui add a twinkle to any bloom they land on. Though plants and their flowers have a unique beauty of their own, the animation butterflies add is pure magic . . . not to mention their importance as pollinators. When seeing these brightly painted butterflies in the gardens, it can be hard to distinguish one from the other. Both American Lady and Painted Lady adults will go for a diverse range of nectar sources. Their … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ American Lady and Painted Lady
Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ American Lady and Painted Lady
The American Lady, Vanessa virginiensis and Painted Lady, Vanessa cardui add a twinkle to any bloom they land on. Though plants and their flowers have a unique beauty of their own, the animation butterflies add is pure magic . . . not to mention their importance as pollinators.When seeing these brightly painted butterflies in the gardens, it can be hard to distinguish one from the other. Both American Lady and Painted Lady adults will go for a diverse range of nectar sources. … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ American Lady and Painted Lady
Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Question Mark
The Question Mark, Polygonia interrogationis, seems to bring about many questions in regards to identification, especially in distinguishing these anglewings from their cousins Eastern Commas. I have yet to sight an Eastern Comma but was delighted to capture this Question Mark in the gardens last summer. The dash on the upper wing above a circle is a mark to look for. Thanks go out to Greg, Sue and Joe of the Massachusetts Butterfly Group for helping to identify this butterfly. I had identified … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Question Mark
Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Question Mark
The Question Mark, Polygonia interrogationis, seems to bring about many questions in regards to identification, especially in distinguishing these anglewings from their cousins Eastern Commas. I have yet to sight an Eastern Comma but was delighted to capture this Question Mark in the gardens last summer. The dash on the upper wing above a circle is a mark to look for. Thanks go out to Greg, Sue and Joe of the Massachusetts Butterfly Group for helping to identify this butterfly. I had … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Question Mark
Question Marks and Commas ~ Pausing to Ponder
A Question Mark butterfly, Polygonia interrogations takes a brief break from fluttering on suspended leafy greens giving this Lepidoptera devotee pause to ponder . . . is it indeed a Question Mark or an Eastern Comma? Being a writer who has a difficult time with commas . . . and after studying images over at the Massachusetts Butterfly Club's fabulous website . . . I have decided to go with the Question Mark butterfly. There may be questions floating about as to why this author has … [Read more...] about Question Marks and Commas ~ Pausing to Ponder
