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Mousetoescamper

(6,798 posts) Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:03 PM Jul 2025

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 Jul 2025 OP

These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2025 #1

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #3

I think you have the most welcoming backyard and deck because so many visitors come to enjoy being there! Deuxcents Jul 2025 #2

Thanks, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #4

Those photos are stunning wendyb-NC Jul 2025 #5

Thanks and you're welcome, wendyb-NC! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #8

Splendid Mousetoescamper! Hope to see others visit your new bush. George McGovern Jul 2025 #6

Thanks, Allan! I'm hoping some uncommon characters will visit Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #9

Beautiful! ShazzieB Jul 2025 #7

Thanks, ShazzieB! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #10

Your photos are amazing! Callalily Jul 2025 #11

Thanks, Callalily! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #12

neat little flyer. AllaN01Bear Jul 2025 #13

Thanks, AllaN01Bear! Mousetoescamper Jul 2025 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,349 posts)

1. These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:09 PM

Jul 2025

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

Mousetoescamper

(6,798 posts)

3. Thanks, Peggy!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:22 PM

Jul 2025

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

Deuxcents

(24,357 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

Jul 2025

Seriously, very beautiful pictures 🤗

Mousetoescamper

(6,798 posts)

4. Thanks, Deuxcents!

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:27 PM

Jul 2025

wendyb-NC

(4,492 posts)

5. Those photos are stunning

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:25 PM

Jul 2025

They are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Mousetoescamper

(6,798 posts)

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

Reply to wendyb-NC (Reply #5)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 05:55 PM

Jul 2025

George McGovern

(9,783 posts)

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

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jul 2025

Mousetoescamper

(6,798 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

Jul 2025

ShazzieB

(21,756 posts)

7. Beautiful!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 04:05 PM

Jul 2025

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

Mousetoescamper

(6,798 posts)

10. Thanks, ShazzieB!

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 06:15 PM

Jul 2025

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.