Giant Swallowtail
Yesterday I saw my first Giant Swallowtail of the year. Here it’s feeding on black raspberry flowers.
Tiger Swallowtail
I’ve seen several different kinds of butterflies the past few weeks, including Tiger Swallowtails.
Painted Lady
I photographed this butterfly in July at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). Wikipedia says it’s one of the most widespread of all butterflies, found on every continent except Antarctica and … Continued
White-lined Sphinx
I photographed this beautiful moth in July feeding on wildflowers at the PGT.
Buckeye Butterfly
This Common Buckeye is feeding on New England Aster. New England Aster is one of the best wildflowers for butterflies because they bloom late in the Fall when other plants … Continued
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
This is a common yellow butterfly at the PGT. It can be found in open fields across much of America. Groups of them are often seen drinking at mud puddles.
Cloud of Monarchs
Monarchs are migrating now. Here they are feasting on New England Aster. Asters are an important fall nectar source for many kinds of butterflies. At the PGT you can find … Continued
Viceroy Butterfly
Not all orange and black butterflies are Monarchs. This one’s called a Viceroy. The way to tell the difference is black line on its hind wing. Viceroy’s are also smaller … Continued
Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar
I’m seeing a lot more Monarch butterflies this year. I wonder if that is due to the huge effort that people are putting into restoring habitat and planting natives. Here … Continued