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Mousetoescamper

(6,399 posts) Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:03 PM Saturday

Vanessa atalanta

This red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is the first butterfly I've seen drinking from my new dwarf butterfly bush. Photos taken yesterday afternoon on my back deck.

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Vanessa atalanta (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Saturday OP

These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #1

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Saturday #3

I think you have the most welcoming backyard and deck because so many visitors come to enjoy being there! Deuxcents Saturday #2

Thanks, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Saturday #4

Those photos are stunning wendyb-NC Saturday #5

Thanks and you're welcome, wendyb-NC! Mousetoescamper Saturday #8

Splendid Mousetoescamper! Hope to see others visit your new bush. George McGovern Saturday #6

Thanks, Allan! I'm hoping some uncommon characters will visit Mousetoescamper Saturday #9

Beautiful! ShazzieB Saturday #7

Thanks, ShazzieB! Mousetoescamper Saturday #10

Your photos are amazing! Callalily Sunday #11

Thanks, Callalily! Mousetoescamper Sunday #12

neat little flyer. AllaN01Bear Sunday #13

Thanks, AllaN01Bear! Mousetoescamper Sunday #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,466 posts)

1. These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:09 PM

Saturday

Everything is very sharp and clear. The butterfly is amazing in the multitude of colors and patterns on both sides of its wings!

Mousetoescamper

(6,399 posts)

3. Thanks, Peggy!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:22 PM

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These weren't difficult shots, but I'm pleased with the results.

Deuxcents

(22,964 posts)

2. I think you have the most welcoming backyard and deck because so many visitors come to enjoy being there!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:16 PM

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Seriously, very beautiful pictures 🤗

Mousetoescamper

(6,399 posts)

4. Thanks, Deuxcents!

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:27 PM

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wendyb-NC

(4,387 posts)

5. Those photos are stunning

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:25 PM

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They are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Mousetoescamper

(6,399 posts)

8. Thanks and you're welcome, wendyb-NC!

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Sat Jul 5, 2025, 05:55 PM

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George McGovern

(7,997 posts)

6. Splendid Mousetoescamper! Hope to see others visit your new bush.

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Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:43 PM

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Mousetoescamper

(6,399 posts)

9. Thanks, Allan! I'm hoping some uncommon characters will visit

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 06:00 PM

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ShazzieB

(21,111 posts)

7. Beautiful!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 04:05 PM

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And what a thrill to find that little butterfly drinking from your plant!
I hope it's just the first of many.

Mousetoescamper

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10. Thanks, ShazzieB!

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 06:15 PM

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Yes, it was a bit of a thrill! Although they're one of the most common species, I'm always excited when I spot their familiar red bands and fabulous underwing patterns.