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Several (Common) Buckeye butterflies spotted near the shore of Accotink Bay. Can anyone help me identify the yellow flowers on which the butterflies were feeding?
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Spotted on Sep 10, 2012
Submitted on Sep 20, 2012
8 Comments
lovely!!!!!
A true beauty!
My first thought when I saw the photo #4: "What kind of paradise this person lives in...?" There are three butterflies and some other bugs all in one photo. What an amazing sight!
Thanks for your help, Anna! I think your flower ID is correct. Whatever the plant is, Buckeyes LOVE it!
the plant looks like wing stem, Verbesina alternifolia
Beautiful series of photos!
OMG ! how cute <3
Perfect shot!
Lovely! Last year these butterfly were plentiful. This year I only saw them 3 times. I wonder why. They are some of my favorites. Great series!