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Butterfly

Incredible Hulk

Posted on May 28, 2017July 25, 2020 by Shannon

The life cycle is complete.

Posted in Children, Insects, NatureTagged Black Swallowtail, Butterfly, Caterpillar, Chrysalis11 Comments

Shimmering Charades: Yard Butterflies

Posted on October 27, 2016November 30, 2020 by Shannon

A (live) butterfly collection from around the house.

Posted in Insects, NatureTagged Buckeye, Butterfly, Georgia Satyr, Giant Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Gulf Fritillary, Long-tailed Skipper, Neamathla Skipper, Pipevine Swallowtail, Viceroy, White-striped Longtail, White-tipped Black Moth22 Comments

Mish Mash Monday – May 2

Posted on May 2, 2016January 21, 2022 by Shannon

After more than a year, the Mish Mash Monday is back! And as there is a lot of great stuff to share, MMM may be here to stay.

Posted in Children, Insects, Nature, Vegan EthicTagged Animal ethics, Awareness, Books, Butterfly, Diane Rehm, Humane Society, Mish Mash, Monarch butterfly, VeganismLeave a comment

Happiness Is A Butterfly

Posted on October 10, 2015January 21, 2022 by Shannon

A quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne and a butterfly.

QuotePosted in InsectsTagged Butterfly, Gulf Fritillary, Happiness, Quotes2 Comments

Summer Freedom (Video!)

Posted on June 24, 2012January 21, 2022 by Shannon

"I only ask to be free.  The butterflies are free."  ~ Charles Dickens ♥ Tiger Swallowtail in the garden of lantana. Happy Summer, everyone!   And stay cool wherever you are.

VideoPosted in Gardening, InsectsTagged Butterfly, Summer, Videos8 Comments

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