hummingbird clearwing moth







Butterflies and Moths





Most of these shots were taken in my gardens. I've planted many species of flowers to attract these winged marvels. I can't always identify species and, as always, would appreciate any and all help with this. As with all my pages, I will keep adding to the galleries as I take or upload more photos.









American copper butterfly, painted lady, fritillary


an eyespot butterfly and bee friend


painted lady, fritillary, Virginia ctenuchid moth


Eastern tiger swallowtail



pearl crescent


white admiral


monarch (I'm not satisfied with the sharpness of this shot but it's all I have for the present)



light through gossamer wings


red admiral  (many butterflies are attracted to my stachys flowers)



I think this is another pearl crescent


hummingbird clearwing moth and chives blossom - I recommend planting chives both to use in cooking, and to draw a varied insect population


hummingbird clearwing moth - these have arrived quite recently in our area; they are about an inch long, and their flight resembles that of a hummingbird. They appear to be quite comfortable around people.


wing structure



two tiny moths and a skipper (black dash?)



Virginia ctenuchid moth


spangled fritillary


orange flame azalea appeals to this swallowtail


sphinx moth caterpillar, seen in July 2008 - aka tomato hornworm


mourning cloak caterpillars on variegated ornamental willow, stripping it of foliage