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No, they don't have a common name. The word Phainopepla comes from the Greek for "shining robe". It is a very pretty shiney black when the sun is on it.
Thank you Alice. The feeder this woodpecker goes to is suction cupped to my window, so no ants. These guys just like the sugar water... as well as watermelon, apple, sunflower seeds, and they go to the "watering hole" I put out for the critters.
The butterflies are doing what they call "puddling". They are getting minerals.
Both a lovely insect and a lovely photo.
Actually mine was a Red Shouldered Ctenucha as seen here: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/speci...
I think this one would be one of the other two mentioned on my spotting.
How cool. I bet you 2 are so proud of yourselves. I sure would be.
Oh yum! It's been over 30 years since I've tasted a Morel. Nice clear picture.
Looks a bit crossbred to me. Or is this what a juvenile looks like coming into maturity?
I love their little faces.
