Category Archives: Nectar Plants I really got lucky, but I love this next shot! It’s a Gulf Fritillary on a Purple Coneflower, with a blurred Black Eyed Susan in the background, and a Bee (not sure what kind). Here’s another shot with the Gulf Fritillary on a Marigold. This last shot I really like as well. We have lots...  At first I never saw the Spicebush Swallowtail other than the Caterpillars, and now it looks like I have the opportunity to see them regularly. This particular Spicebush appeared to be younger than the one I saw last week who had the tattered wings. It was really enjoying getting nectar from the Penta. The shot...  I found a new Butterfly that we’ve never seen in the backyard before. It’s a Pearl Crescent. It was hopping all around the Purple Coneflowers getting nectar. This is not an easy Butterfly to get pictures of, especially with their wings open! Here’s a picture with the wings closed. It was resting on the Spicebush...  I think this is only the second time I’ve ever photographed or seen this particular Butterfly in our yard. This is an American Painted Lady. In Houston, these Butterflies are most abundant in the Spring and Fall. You have to look a little close to see this Butterfly as I was shooting it from a...  These Purple Coneflowers are really attracting all kinds of Butterflies. Today we saw our first Gulf Fritillary of the season for 2010. All the Purple Coneflowers that we have this year are from Leecy planting the seeds from previous seasons. |
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