This species is Limenitis arthemis. In Canada and some northern states it appears rather different and is called the White Admiral or Red-spotted Admiral. In the western half of the US it is not found. I don't know where you are, but if it's not eastern US, that would explain why you haven't seen it. I appreciate your comment, Dakota. Thanks!
Thank you Pru. I like your Substack "The Prudent Lifestyle" (https://prufoster.substack.com) a lot. I was so surprised to read that bird migration evolved from the northern areas toward the equator and not the other way around. That was news to me.
I was surprised by that too and wondered if glacial periods influenced migration, but then figured that wouldn't work because then the birds wouldn't be able to return pole ward. So many mysteries. :^)
what a fortuitous capture... we are all in awe. And a species continues.
Thank you.
“These tattered wings still kick up dust” - P. Gabriel
Such beautiful creatures ! Thank you thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you Linda. I see you have a space laid out for a Substack of your own. I hope you start it soon.
What beautiful butterflies. I’ve never seen ones that are blue. How fortunate you you witnessed such a special moment.
This species is Limenitis arthemis. In Canada and some northern states it appears rather different and is called the White Admiral or Red-spotted Admiral. In the western half of the US it is not found. I don't know where you are, but if it's not eastern US, that would explain why you haven't seen it. I appreciate your comment, Dakota. Thanks!
I suspected it was not over here - which is in Washington state. :)
What a wonderful surprise.Ah, spring!
It has been quite a wonderful spring, hasn't it? Thanks for commenting, Mary.
Fascinating
Thank you Pru. I like your Substack "The Prudent Lifestyle" (https://prufoster.substack.com) a lot. I was so surprised to read that bird migration evolved from the northern areas toward the equator and not the other way around. That was news to me.
I was surprised by that too and wondered if glacial periods influenced migration, but then figured that wouldn't work because then the birds wouldn't be able to return pole ward. So many mysteries. :^)
You are amazing!
Thanks Suzanna!