This butterfly was flying around my back yard when it landed on this weed. It's such a pretty weed I haven't had the heart to pull it yet. Maralee
Butterfly
It's not just the hummingbirds who hang out at my hummingbird feeders. This very large butterfly was enjoying one of them too. Maralee
Mourning Cloak Butterfly
It is so nice to be seeing butterflies flitting around the bushes and flowers. There were two of these Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) butterflies following me on my walk today. These butterflies are found just about everywhere, especially in riparian areas which are in abundance here. Adults can live 10-11 months and could be our …
Butterfly
I've been having a hard time photographing butterflies. They seem to flit about too quickly for me. This one was sitting still for a very long time - I think it was camouflaging itself. I never did get it with its wings open. Maralee
Purple
A couple of random shots from my garden. I loved the little blue butterfly. Maralee
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