17-JUN-2008
Two Fritillaries and Bug
When I looked at this picture closer, I saw the bug on the back of the thistle stem.
17-JUN-2008
Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies
At first I thought these were Pearl Crescents, but they are a little larger. They are both members of the Brushfoot family.
17-JUN-2008
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Silver-spotted Skipper Butterflies
...so many different sizes.
17-JUN-2008
Zebra Swallowtail
I have been so excited to see these around here this year, in the past I have only gotten a brief glimpse a few times. I did get a few pictures in 2003, but they were all dorsal views, and had no idea they had the beautiful red stripe underneath. They are very difficult to capture, as they always seem to be fluttering around.
17-JUN-2008
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
17-JUN-2008
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
A side view of the same specimen as previous one.
17-JUN-2008
Little Glassywing Skipper
I love taking Macro shots!
17-JUN-2008
Skipper Butterfly
I haven't been able to ID this one as I didn't get a dorsal view...possibly a Dun?
17-JUN-2008
Widow Skimmer
Woo Hoo, I actually got a dragonfly picture! This has been cropped, as it was aways down in the thistle.
17-JUN-2008
Widow Skimmer
This view shows it at a little different angle, so the gold sides are more apparent.
17-JUN-2008
Tachinid Fly
I'm starting to see a larger variety of insects showing up.
17-JUN-2008
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
I love it when the larger butterflies get close enough to use the B-Macro! When used, I have to be about 10-12" away, so it is necessary to zoom out. It's very difficult to get a sharp focus at full zoom...they don't stay still long, and it was breezy!