It's been a long summer with very few butterflies in the yard. This is probably because it's been cool with frequent rain. We are slowly seeing more species of butterflies but the numbers still continue to be low in each group. Recent butterflies include 2 new yard species - Common Sooty Wing Skipper (picture courtesy W. Kerling) & Common Wood-Nymph. Other returning butterflies include Varigated Fritillary, Question Mark and Red Admiral. We also are seeing more Monarchs, Cabbage White, Black Eastern Swallowtails.
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| Common Wood Nymph |
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| Varigated Fritillary |
We are finally seeing some of the butterflies nectar
on the rotten fruit we have been putting out all summer.
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| Red Admiral |
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| Question Mark |
It's been a long summer with very few butterflies in the yard. This is probably because it's been cool with frequent rain. We are slowly seeing more species of butterflies but the numbers still continue to be low in each group. Recent butterflies include 2 new yard species - Common Sooty Wing Skipper (picture courtesy W. Kerling) & Common Wood-Nymph. Other returning butterflies include Varigated Fritillary, Question Mark and Red Admiral. We also are seeing more Monarchs, Cabbage White, Black Eastern Swallowtails. 
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