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Fall Fritillary

October 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

We still have a few butterflies, even though it’s the middle of October. (I almost typed Octoblerone—huh.) The butterfly bushes continue to bloom up a storm and attract straggling great spangled fritillaries, late-migrating monarchs, various skippers, and several varieties of yellow and orange sulphers. Haven’t seen a hummingbird since the 8th; spotted the first white-throated [...]

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Tags: Butterflies & Moths · Butterfly Bush · Garden · Great Spangled Fritillary