'Tis the season for butterflies!

Felix and I went walkies on the grassy knoll. He's pretending to sleep!

The 'Grassy Knoll' filled with Milkweed

The knoll has a lovely patch of Milkweed. I wish I had Smellovision, as their blooms are delightful to smell!

In fact, they say that Monarch Butterflies are in danger, since farmers have cut back where the Milkweeds used to lay their eggs.

I leave my Milkweed to grow everywhere.
The moths have been at it for weeks, but the butterflies are now coming out!
The caterpillars are hatching, too!

It is such a pleasure ambling around the gardens with the cats.

Another one I must identify!

So many caterpillars, moths, butterflies, so little time!

Hey, buddy!

swallowtail

Caterpillar and Mommy Monarch!

The Port Carling LIbrary hatched these a few years ago!

Butterflies and Moths Caterpillars, too!

Date of Observation: June 10, 2012

Date Notes: In my backyard

Submitted By: Jennifer Jilks

Species: Polygonia interrogationis Question Mark

Specimen Type: Photograph

Observation Notes: Sunny day, it was bopping around, visiting my hops vine.

Status: Temporary Colonist

Verified By: rosslayberry

Record Verified Date: June 21, 2012

Checklist Regions: Ontario, Canada

Here is my sightings page on BAMONA
The sighting details page is available here.