A Butterfly Story...
Aug 9, 2013 16:18:59 #
The only time I saw her, she was sipping nectar from a purple coneflower in the butterfly garden. She didn't seem to mind that I was photographing her. After her thirst was quenched, she flew to the dill patch which was planted only a short distance from the coneflowers. Days passed...
Then, one day while working in the garden, and much to my surprise, I spotted two chubby caterpillars.
They were beautiful! Her offspring, more than likely...
Thinking other critters in the garden might mistake them for a yummy treat, I took them inside to keep them safe. This is what happened next...
WOW!
...a beautiful girl
...and a handsome boy, both masterpieces!
Aug 9, 2013 16:28:18 #
Nice Jan....so now we are gonna have to see the photos when this thing comes out...LOL
Aug 9, 2013 16:37:02 #
Bret wrote:
Nice Jan....so now we are gonna have to see the photos when this thing comes out...LOL
Thanks you Bret. I just finished posting the end results. The male eclosed yesterday and the female just a few hours ago. It is sprinkling here so I haven't turned her loose yet. Hopefully the weather will clear off soon. She is outside in a 10 x 10 screenhouse where she is safe and can fly around. Thanks for looking and also the nice comment. Jan
Aug 9, 2013 16:40:52 #
Aug 9, 2013 17:49:50 #
jan wrote:
The only time I saw her, she was sipping nectar from a purple coneflower in the butterfly garden. She didn't seem to mind that I was photographing her. After her thirst was quenched, she flew to the dill patch which was planted only a short distance from the coneflowers. Days passed...
now that's a really neat story! they are so lovely!
Aug 9, 2013 19:25:31 #
bigmag13 wrote:
Hi: That is amazing!
Thanks for the nice comment and for looking also...Jan
Aug 9, 2013 19:26:39 #
merrytexan wrote:
now that's a really neat story! they are so lovely!
Thank you merrytexan and thanks for taking a peek...Jan
Aug 9, 2013 20:49:51 #
Aug 9, 2013 22:20:09 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
Great series!!
Thanks jeanbug. I appreciate your nice comment and thanks for looking...Jan
Aug 9, 2013 23:43:24 #
Aug 9, 2013 23:54:32 #
DrLo wrote:
Your caterpillar pictures are wonderful.
Thank you DrLo, for looking at my pics and leaving the nice comment. They are much appreciated. Jan
Aug 10, 2013 00:07:35 #
Aug 10, 2013 09:26:21 #
jan wrote:
The only time I saw her, she was sipping nectar from a purple coneflower in the butterfly garden. She didn't seem to mind that I was photographing her. After her thirst was quenched, she flew to the dill patch which was planted only a short distance from the coneflowers. Days passed...
Beautiful pics and story. :thumbup:
Aug 10, 2013 09:36:56 #
RicknJude wrote:
Beautiful pics and story. :thumbup:
Thank you RicknJude. I appreciate your nice reply. It was such a fun project...Jan
Aug 10, 2013 09:39:06 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
GREAT left looking caterpillar!
Thank you CHE_CANON. I really appreciate your nice comment. Thanks for looking at my pics. Used to live in the windy city myself...Jan
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