Pictured here is a male Goatweed Leafwing butterfly. I was walking in the woods on a cool March morning and was able to photograph this beauty while … [Read more...] about Goatweed Leafwing Is Not A Nectar Feeder
Nymphalidae
Common Buckeye Butterfly in Bermuda Grass
Pictured here is an example of the Common Buckeye butterfly, Junonia coenia in the family Nymphalidae. They are named for the large eyespot markings … [Read more...] about Common Buckeye Butterfly in Bermuda Grass
Phaon Crescent Nectaring On Texas Frogfruit
Pictured here is an example of the Phaon Crescent butterfly (Phyciodes phaon) feeding on one of its favorite plants Texas Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora). … [Read more...] about Phaon Crescent Nectaring On Texas Frogfruit
Pearl Crescent Butterfly on White Prairie Aster
In this image you see two members of the species Phyciodes tharos, the Pearl Crescent Butterfly. They are feeding upon White Prairie Aster … [Read more...] about Pearl Crescent Butterfly on White Prairie Aster
Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster
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