Hi Jim, Milkweed does the same around here as well. I think we have photos of about 4-5 different beetles, several butterflies and flies and spiders all creating a little ecosystem on that plant.
It is really cool to ponder those little ecosystems we often overlook.
HI and the butterfly is a Painted Lady. We have many of them visiting our area this summer and I agree that they are very beautiful. hope your day is going well and wishing you a wonderful week.
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My plants are loaded with those and many other types. It is quite a large community. The milkweed harbors many dependent residents.
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Hi Jim, Milkweed does the same around here as well. I think we have photos of about 4-5 different beetles, several butterflies and flies and spiders all creating a little ecosystem on that plant.
It is really cool to ponder those little ecosystems we often overlook.
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Stunning photos Mike
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Thanks Miriam.
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Beautiful captures, Mike!
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Thanks Eliza.
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That’s one beautiful butterfly. Fabulous picture, too. The eyes are amazing.
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HI and the butterfly is a Painted Lady. We have many of them visiting our area this summer and I agree that they are very beautiful. hope your day is going well and wishing you a wonderful week.
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Love the detail! You are so talented!
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Thanks.
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Stunning!
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Hi and thanks. Hop you have a wonderful week and thanks again for the feedback.
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Hi 🙂
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The butterfly – Painted Lady. Apparently the most widespread global range of any butterfly on earth!
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Hi and we do have quite a few painted ladies flying around here this summer. Given their wide range they must be quite adaptive in many environments.
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