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Posted by DrBill14 on Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:41 pm

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When we first started our garden some thirteen years ago Chrissy wanted to attract butterflies. For the first few years we had many monarchs, pipevine, giant, and black swallowtails, painted ladies, buckeyes and gulf fritillaries. Alas, only the fritillaries are present in any numbers now and even theirs is dramatically reduced from the heydays. Neighborhood mosquito suppression is the most likely cause for the decline. However I did have the chance to chase this little gem around the garden as it feasted on lantana in the afternoon sun. All comments welcome.>=))>
Bill Fach
Soli Deo Gloria >=))>

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:32 pm
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Fine image of a beautiful butterfly - nice directional light.
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by stevenmajor on Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:24 pm
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A very fine image in every way.   Sorry for your loss.
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by Matthew Pugh on Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:39 am
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Hi

A lovely frame filling shot - and what could be more fun than chasing butterflies lol

Sadly - it seems the same story all over, I saw a total of three different types this year; our insects are in dramatic decline :(

All the best
Matthew
 

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