i found something the deer don't like,
May 27, 2023 08:12:01 #
an unusual butterfly, and a young robin in the birdbath .
the deer haven't touched the pomegranate yarrow...yea!
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need an id on this butterfly...anyone know?
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another shot of the mysterious butterfly in my yard.
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a young robin enjoying the birdbath before i accidently dumped it off the pedestal onto the ground.
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May 27, 2023 08:38:44 #
The butterfly is called a Comma, due to the little silver comma on its underwing which your photo nicely shows. It has a close relative called a Question Mark and guess what little silver marking it has on its underwing?!
May 27, 2023 08:42:58 #
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May 27, 2023 09:28:13 #
merrytexan wrote:
an unusual butterfly, and a young robin in the birdbath .
May 27, 2023 10:02:48 #
May 27, 2023 10:10:25 #
fourlocks wrote:
The butterfly is called a Comma, due to the little silver comma on its underwing which your photo nicely shows. It has a close relative called a Question Mark and guess what little silver marking it has on its underwing?!
Thank you for the id...I do not recall ever seeing a comma or a question mark around here...that is so cool! Question mark? I'm going to Google and read all about it.
May 27, 2023 10:11:13 #
jederick wrote:
Vey nice images, mt!!
Thank you, jederick! So glad you like them!
May 27, 2023 10:14:34 #
Toment wrote:
Great set!
Thanks
Thanks
I'm happy you enjoyed the set, toment...thanks for taking a look!
May 27, 2023 10:18:24 #
May 27, 2023 10:21:30 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice set. Looks like the butterfly is a little battered and bruised.
I'm happy you like it, ken. I don't know much about the comma and plan to Google it later.
May 27, 2023 11:16:17 #
May 27, 2023 14:19:44 #
May 27, 2023 15:13:17 #
Nice shots!
Your butterfly is the Question Mark Polygonia interrogationis, which is very similar to the Eastern Comma.
Comma versus Question Mark butterflies
Ripe or even rotting fruit will attract them. The caterpillars feed on nettles, and there is a non-stinging species for gardens- False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica).
Your butterfly is the Question Mark Polygonia interrogationis, which is very similar to the Eastern Comma.
Comma versus Question Mark butterflies
Ripe or even rotting fruit will attract them. The caterpillars feed on nettles, and there is a non-stinging species for gardens- False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica).
May 27, 2023 17:23:01 #
merrytexan wrote:
an unusual butterfly, and a young robin in the birdbath .
Phenomenal beauty at your fingertips, Merry 💎💎💎💎👀
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