Wednesday, October 31, 2007

We love butterflies!

Halloween, 2007
Do you still have butterflies flying in your yard? After several frosts, I am still seeing a few monarchs flying southward. Here in Virginia, there are still sulphurs, cabbage whites, some skippers and variegated fritillaries. This is the latest I've ever seen these species here. Last week I even saw my first long-tailed skipper.