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