Black and Blue and Beautiful
For several days, late in the day, a black and blue butterfly has visited the waning thistles. Today I was lucky enough to snap a few photos.
Thanks to Butterflies and Moths of North America and Bugguide.net, I know it's a female Diana Fritillary. I spotted it first, and then two other bug enthusiasts confirmed my guess. One wrote, "Very Nice Find! These are increasingly rare insects (habitat loss & climate change are thought to be the culprits)."
It's hard to know which please me more: the butterfly or a stranger's comments.
Thanks to Butterflies and Moths of North America and Bugguide.net, I know it's a female Diana Fritillary. I spotted it first, and then two other bug enthusiasts confirmed my guess. One wrote, "Very Nice Find! These are increasingly rare insects (habitat loss & climate change are thought to be the culprits)."
It's hard to know which please me more: the butterfly or a stranger's comments.
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