Butterflies in October!!!
I was surprised to find so many butterflies today on October 5th! 3 species were found in our garden late this morning and an additional 3 species in Canatara Park during the afternoon. I recently learned that Mourning Cloaks and Eastern Commas over winter as an adult, so it made sense to find them. (That also explains why I see them so often in the month of March during Sugar Bush Season!) Today's cooler temperatures are probably prompting them to search out a winter shelter.
Mourning Cloak resting in the sunshine.
The Eastern Comma (below) is easily identified by the shape of the white comma in the underwing (above).
The Fall Crocus's in our garden invited 3 species of butterflies to nectar today including the Painted Lady, above.
Peck's Skipper
Monarch Butterfly - I hope it heads south soon!
Cabbage White on New England Aster
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