Pinkiered
Lawton, Ok
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject: Newest visitor to my Butterfly bushes |
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While I was watering the butterfly bushes, I found this guy. Very pretty moth.
When he stopped, it seemed he was resting. Once he almost fell off the butterfly bush. He did eat a little. But the closer I got, I saw worn spots on his wings and they looked a little ragged. Sadly, I think he was getting ready to die. Wish I had seen him around sooner! When he flew away, he didnt get far! He took a short rest on my Jammie leg!
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bethie
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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What a cutie. He is a red admiral butterfly or as we like to say a red admirable. His larval food is nettles. 
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eileen
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Great piccies Denee but it seems such a shame that butterflies have to die, sometimes just a few days after laying eggs, as they brighten our days with their presence.
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jubabe296
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Very pretty Denee!! I absolutely love all butterflies!!
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Pinkiered
Lawton, Ok
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Nettles?? I have tons of those around! Maybe Ill see more.
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glendann
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He is a pretty one .Great pictures.
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Really good pics, but it is sad that he is in such bad shape. I hope he has a peaceful passing. When I was little and would walk to my grandma's house I would find butterflies dead in the road and it always made me sad.
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flowie
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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AWE. how pretty he is.... sad they only live a short time. great pic!
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