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Dark morph eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus).  I was so disappointed to learn that it wasn’t a spicebush butterfly.
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A meadowbeauty at D’ARbonne NWR.  I am on the fence as to whether it is the Maryland or Virginia variety.
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So, who do you guys like my new boyfriend?  He was singing to me a sweet serenade.  Unfortunately for both of us, it wouldn’t work out. LOL
Fun fact:  Indigo buntings don’t to drink regularly as they get their hydration from their diet.
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Clouded sulphur (Phoebis sennae).  Also, happy 65th birthday to my mom today.
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I hope this is a Halloween pennant because it doesn’t look like it to me.
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Spurred butterfly pea or wild blue vine (Centrosema virginianum)
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Spurred butterfly pea or wild blue vine (Centrosema virginianum)
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Common sulphurs (Colias philodice) were practically everywhere.
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Eastern amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
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I sure hope this is sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).
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Little wildlfowers.
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I have no idea what kind of butterfly this was because it would only let me shoot its butt.
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Some of the scenery at D’Arbonne NWR.  The water has risen a great deal due to the rain.
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This made me sad.  I know that seasons bring about changes but this field was full of flowers and now the flowers are gone which means the butterflies are gone as well.
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