There were a number of Monarch and Gulf Fritillary butterflies feeding in one of Charleston’s “hidden” alleys yesterday afternoon.
This pair was mating on the old cobblestone. A few tourists passed by at full speed and the butterflies were fortunate not to get stepped on.
Just above this scene behind a wall a plant with a glorious plume of red was attracting Monarchs, Gulf Fritillaries, and a few small insects.
Theses butterflies were too busy to line up for a group shot.
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Lovely butterfly photos Ellen. The plants in the two lower photos appear to be the bottlebrush, genus Callistemon, an Australian plant, but grown in gardens in many countries.
Thanks and thanks for that plant info, Liz! I just looked it up and that is it. It’s a beautiful plant and a great backdrop for the butterflies.
Love all the color in the captures, Ellen, beautiful!
Thanks, Donna! The butterflies were really working that bottle brush.
Wonderful photos, Ellen!
Thanks, Pete!
Wow!
Paz
Thanks, Paz!