Butterflies in the Backyard

Aphrodite drank nectar from Lo and Behold Butterfly Bushes 

January thaw in Connecticut means it's time to take a look back at my garden and its many visitors, before I break out the garden catalogs and start planning for spring. Couldn't resist sharing these butterfly photos - and a few more!

Spicebush Swallowtail can be identified by the colored "swosh;" missing orange spot

Tiger Swallowtail

This group of Tiger Swallowtails had very small orange spots near the tail or none at all. They may be the males while the one above is the female.

Yellow wings looks so pretty against the purple flowers

Bumble bees pay a visit as well!

Another look at Spicebush Swallowtail. This one is a male.

Monarch in the Dogwood tree

Spicebush Swallowtail spreads its wings

Squirrels often visit our deck

Autumn keeps an eye on all the happenings

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