It's nice to have labor day off...it has been a partly stormy day; earlier it was hot and muggy so this rain may help. First thing this morning I took the dogs for a walk around the block and spotted a few butterflies and late summer flowers (early fall?) some of the ones I look forward to all year long..so after I settled the dogs back in the yard I took off with my camera to get a few shots before the rain...
Like this butterfly Pea...I never see butterflies on this i think the name implies the shape; it resembles a butterfly...
This painted lady is enjoying the blooming red sedum
I would rename this butterfly the orange admiral...here is the underside of the wing...the difference of the top side and underside of this Red Admiral is amazing.
This flower I love, its called the dotted monarda, its not satisfied to have one layer of showy flower, it has 3! IF I had gotten a better close up you could see those dots on the yellow hanging flower petals, its barely visible here.
The Gulf Fritillaries are everywhere right now...it is one of my very favorite butterflies...the brilliant orange is amazing..here's the top side,
Another favorite butterfly is the Buckeye! Always makes me think of Ohio...the Buckeye State, but I think thats due to all the Buckeye trees there!
AND although the chances are 50/50 that Im wrong this could be the caterpillar of the buckeye.
Lots of sulphurs around but they wouldnt sit for a photo!
Good to have the day off and now only a 4 day work week...thats something to smile about
HA! had to toss in one of my food faces!!
That was part of my dinner last night....have a great week!!!
That was part of my dinner last night....have a great week!!!
PEACE
