Euptoieta claudia, the Variegated Fritillary, is a medium sized butterfly with muted orange and black markings. This specimen is feeding on White … [Read more...] about Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster
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Meridian Skipper On Dakota Vervain
The Meridian Skipper, Erynnis meridianus, is unrolling his proboscis in preparation for gathering nectar from the Dakota Vervain flowers he is on. … [Read more...] about Meridian Skipper On Dakota Vervain
The Honeybees are Awake!
The honeybees and other insects have been active since the days have been becoming warmer. They are hungry. The flower being visited by the bee … [Read more...] about The Honeybees are Awake!
Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower
The bumble bee in this picture is Bombus pennsylvanicus and it is collecting nectar from the bloom of Echinacea purpurea. Notice the pollen collected … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower
Black Swallowtail Butterfly on Basket Flower
A Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polixenes) nectaring on a Basket Flower (Centaurea americana). One of the largest butterflies that we see in … [Read more...] about Black Swallowtail Butterfly on Basket Flower