"People who daily expect to encounter fabulous realities run smack into them again and again. They keep their minds open for their eyes." (Ken Macrorie)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
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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