Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: DAILY BUTTERFLIES Page 24, 1 by mellielong

mellielong wrote:
Mom still hasn't figured out my camera, but I wanted to show this picture so everyone can see how "wrinkled" or crumpled up the wings are when a butterfly emerges. Mom was afraid he was deformed but sure enough, he pumped his wings and flew off later in the afternoon.

In other news, it got in the 40s here last night. So I had to go forage for food after work yesterday and I felt the need to check every pawpaw in the county. I managed to rescue four eggs and three caterpillars (although one died today - he was a first instar). All I could think of was those poor little caterpillars freezing through the night. In other excitement, I saw one of the crescents (Phaeon or Pearl) in my neighbor's yard today. I've only seen a crescent in my neighborhood once before so that was pretty exciting. Apparently, many butterflies made it through the night and were out and about today.

Melanie