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Looking At Insects. #29 Butterfly.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Well, after a bit of a break, here we are with another insect to share. This is the “Atlantis Fritillary” butterfly. They have a wingspan of 2 inches or more (5cm or more). They fly between mid June to late August in our area. They are a more northern butterfly and have one brood each summer, then overwinter as a caterpillar. The favorite food of the caterpillars are violets, the adult butterfly visits many different flowers. Eggs are laid near violets. Have a wonderful day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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Such a pretty specimen
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They are very beautiful, but not as common as they were. 😊📷🦋
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That’s a gorgeous butterfly 🦋 😍 💜
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Yes, they are, and a nice size too. 😊📷🦋
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I agree! The stripes were really interesting and beautiful!
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They seem to be less common now than they used to be though.
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I’ve never seen that one!! 😁😊
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It’s a more northerly butterfly, probably doesn’t go as far south as where you lived. 🤔🦋
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That would explain why!😂
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Quite possibly so!😂😹
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How was your day? Were you able to get outside?
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It were a beautiful day if it wasn’t so cold. But yes, I bundled up and went out for a bit. 😁
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That’s good! Did you go to the river?
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You have to be joking. With a mama bear and cub around you want me to walk to the river?🤔🤨😮
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I didn’t say I wanted you to! I asked if you did…😂😂😛
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Beautiful butterfly ! So detailed ! 🙂😻😀
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They truly are beautiful, glad you liked it! 😊😻📷🦋🍂🍁
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