A few Monarchs were interspersed with the Gulf Fritillaries on the Wildflowers.
The Monarchs were more skittish and didn’t stay out in the open for long.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Monarchs, Wildflowers
Tag Archives: Butterfly
Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly
On a Morning Glory
October 16, 2022
Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly
A Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly took a turn at these white blooms, part of a wild-ish garden plot at Strawberry Chapel.
A brick wall behind the flowers made interesting patterns.
This insect was looking a bit worn, with part of one of his tails missing. It didn’t seem to affect his flight at all.
September 10, 2022
Strawberry Chapel
Cordesville, South Carolina
Black Swallowtail All In
I tried to wait him out for a full body shot, but a swarm of mosquitoes moved me on while the Black Swallowtail remained content inside the giant hibiscus bloom.
Clouded Skipper Butterfly on Cone Flower
This Skipper, possibly a Clouded Skipper Butterfly, visited my patio flowers earlier this week.
July 18, 2022
Cabbage White Butterfly
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
April 11, 2022
Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly on Purple
A Yellow Swallowtail was diligently working a purple flower head.
I’m surprised at how few butterflies I’ve seen in my travels this spring.
This one was taking full advantage of all sides of these blooms.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 17, 2022
Skipper Butterfly on Thistle
Parts of Black Point Wildlife Drive were lined with thistle when I was there in mid-April. Most of the blooms had gone by, but a few were on a different schedule.
A few Skippers were taking full advantage.
Most of the plants looked like some variation of this.
Black Point Wildlife Drive
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL
April 12, 2022
White Peacock Butterfly On Wildflowers
White Peacock Butterfly
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 10, 2022
Swallowtail After The Rain
Black Swallowtail Butterfly and Pink Azalea compete for attention.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022