This was the first Gulf Fritillary I’ve seen this summer, one of just a few total butterflies I’ve noticed.
The wild purple statice, a non-native that grows along roadsides, in disturbed areas and old fields, seems to be thriving everywhere.
This stand of statice was along the side of a pond and the butterfly worked the tops, the road and pond side, and down into the depths of the plant which in some places was over my head.
June 26, 2020
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
Really beautiful, nicely photographed.
Thank you, Hans.
These are lovely, Ellen!
Thank you, Belinda.
Beautiful pictures!
Thank you!
Stunning photos of this gorgeous butterfly, Ellen!
Thank you, Peter. It’s amazing a butterfly can get any nourishment from those teensy flowers.
This is one butterfly Texas shares with you.
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Amazing capture Ellen! I dream of photographing a butterfly. I’m too slow. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks, Sandra! I just keep trying, and occasionally they do hold still.