Skipper on Purple Wildflowers

Skipper on Purple Wildflowers

These pretty lilac colored flowers caught my eye at the edge of a pond; a Skipper was attracted to them, too.

Skipper on Purple Wildflowers
Skipper on Grass Seed Head

The Skipper gave up the seed head for an adjacent cluster of flowers.

Skipper on Purple Wildflowers
Skipper on Purple Wildflowers

Where he seemed to be quite satisfied.

Skipper on Purple Wildflowers
Skipper on Purple Wildflowers

4 thoughts on “Skipper on Purple Wildflowers”

    1. That lilac-purple was really something! Another amazing thing that a butterfly stays alive by feeding that way–practically an all day activity to stay fed.

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