Fluttering By!

Watching butterflies can be very peaceful! Their ability to fly on windy days is truly amazing. I often wonder if they stick to a destination, or are just happy wherever the wind may blow them. The following collection shows some of the butterflies I have encountered in the past week or two.

Silvery Blue (upperwing)

Silvery Blue (Underwing)

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Giant Swallowtail

Spicebush Swallowtail

Black Swallowtail

Common Checkered Skipper

Wild Indigo Duskywings, mating.

Question Mark

Silver Spotted Skipper

Hobomok Skipper