Black Swallowtail Caterpillar on Parsley
One of many on this parsley plant is this beautiful Black Swallowtail caterpillar. I've counted about 8 of them in various sizes munching away on last year's Italian parsley plant…
Butterflies
Gulf Fritillary Butterflies and Caterpillars
The passion flower vine is a favorite of Gulf Fritillary butterflies (Agraulis vanillae) and host plant for their young caterpillars. I captured these shots at Buchanan's Native Plants nursery last…
Turn Macro Photography into Framed Artwork
Photography can make for some interesting artwork… especially when shot up close. The colors and patterns of macro photography can be very beautiful even if you don't know what the…
Monarch Butterfly Update: Freedom Day
Freedom! While I've become attached to this little guy and would love for him to stay here, I decided to take him where he'd be free to roam through hundreds…
Change Today: Monarch Chrysalis Turns Black
Perhaps today will be the day this monarch emerges?
Change Today: I See Orange!
Well two days ago, I wasn't sure if this monarch was even alive, but today I noticed a big difference!!! Could it really be that this little butterfly will survive???…
Monarch Caterpillar Sheds Skin and Starts Pupa Stage
On Monday, after about three days in the "J" position (see the post for images), this Monarch caterpillar straightened out and began to shed its outer skin. In the time…
Monarch Caterpillar in the "J" position
Monarch caterpillar hanging in the "J" position on the milkweed plant in the garden. I've been watching this caterpillar for the past week munching away on the milkweed plant (which…