Monday, October 10, 2011

Butterfly Garden

We've talked about putting in a butterfly garden. I think we're halfway there already without even trying.



The Monarchs are migrating right now and occasionally stop by even though there's no milkweed here that I can find.

 








We have several smaller Viceroys living in the yard.








And a couple of yellowish Cloudless Sulphurs hang out around the lemon tree.


There are several other less spectacular moths and butterflies out there right now I still need to identify. If we can pick the right plants for them (and others still to be attracted) maybe next year we can sit outside in a silent cloud of colorful wings.

Don't even get me started on the dragonflies with the four inch wingspans.

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